used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
aroused or activated
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
Banbury
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From this reading This, I think, is the coach of my Lord, the Earl of Banbury.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
fearless and daring
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading This, I think, is the coach of my Lord, the Earl of Banbury.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
disheveledadjectiveUS /dɪˈʃevəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
put on clothes
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading This, I think, is the coach of my Lord, the Earl of Banbury.
the organ of sight
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, I think, is the coach of my Lord, the Earl of Banbury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
and nothing more
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
LAURISTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This, I think, is the coach of my Lord, the Earl of Banbury.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This, I think, is the coach of my Lord, the Earl of Banbury.
not one, and not any
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This, I think, is the coach of my Lord, the Earl of Banbury.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
Travel-stainedadjective
soiled from travel
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
UnconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
unvoicedadjective
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a good figure he made as he stepped down from the bank and came forward, hat in hand, the sun, now rising to the top of the hedge, lighting up his face and showing his bold profile, his open and straight blue eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
which person or people
From this reading JOHN LAW OF LAURISTON Unconsciously the coachman obeyed the unvoiced command of this man, who stepped out from the shelter of the hedge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
but in spite of that
From this reading Travel-stained, just awakened from sleep, disheveled, with dress disordered, there was none the less abundant boldness in his mien as he came forward, yet withal the grace and deference of the courtier.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ladies," he said, as he reached the road, "I crave your pardon humbly.
