Chapter II

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

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

later than; following

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

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From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

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

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

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

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

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

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

having no leaves

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

a person who carries a message

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

information about recent and important events

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

put a saddle on

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

be seated

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

not in physical motion

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I am not so sure of that, sir,” put in Lady Royd, with sharpness and a hint of coquetry.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

push forcefully

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

except if; if not

From this reading Oliphant of Muirhouse stood between them, after supping hastily, with the air of a man who cannot sit unless the saddle carries him.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

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

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

which person or people

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT-RIDER DOWN at Windyhough, where the old house thrust its gables up into the shelter of its firs and leafless sycamores, Sir Jasper Royd sat listening to the messenger who had ridden from Squire Roger’s.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Royd, who kept her beauty still at five-and-forty, and with it some air of girlish petulance and wilfulness, sat on the other side of the hearth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “We owe you a great debt for bringing in the news,” Sir Jasper was saying.