Chapter III

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

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

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

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

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

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

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From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

plural of “carving” — a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

the Spanish language as spoken in Castile

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

the act of gathering something together

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

plural of “fad” — an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

set up or found

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

yet to be or coming

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

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

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

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

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

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

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

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

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

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

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

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

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

a message received and understood

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

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

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

full of life and energy

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

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

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

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

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

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

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

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

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

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

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The more she heard about him the less sure she felt of being able to keep her promise to Gay.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

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

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

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From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

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

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

the act of using

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.

precisely as stated

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

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

From this reading Any fire must pale before the broad light of day, and her vestal-maiden fervour had given place to a very lively but mundane interest in the brother-in-law's brother.

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

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

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

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

at the time that

From this reading She was glad to hear at breakfast that he liked tennis, was a good horseman, that private theatricals were always a success when he had a hand in them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A KNIGHT COMES RIDING NEXT morning Lloyd found that her exalted mood had faded away with the stars.

a late time of life

From this reading She stored away in her memory for future use, the information that he had lived several years in Spain and Mexico, and spoke Spanish like a native, that unlike Jameson he was prouder of his Castilian ancestors than his English ones, and that two of his fads were collecting pipes and rare old ivory carvings.