Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

(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 It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

in addition

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

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

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

someone who takes vengeance

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

a person who is in charge

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

being one more than seven

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

resembling a horse

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

plural of “expletive” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

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

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

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

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

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

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

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

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

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

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

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

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

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

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

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

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

not often

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

cut short

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

in the near future

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

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

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

(rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

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

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

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

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

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

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

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

From this reading At that night's dinner Sol and his deeds were the chief topic of conversation and also its principal toast.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

during the time that

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

the contestant who wins the contest

From this reading It was there I first met Sol, the dean of Lemon County hunters and for eight seasons the winner, against all comers, of the famous annual Lemon County Steeple Chase.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading To the Club Mews he had come under the tragic name of Avenger, but such was the marvellous equine wisdom he displayed that at the finish of his third hunt in Lemon County, he was rechristened Solomon by his new owner--soon shortened to Sol for tighter fit among sulphurous hunt expletives.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading At the hurdles, whether in the great public set events or in private contests, Sol was never beaten, while in the drag hunts it was seldom indeed he was not close up on the hounds from "throw-in" to "worry."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE LEMON COUNTY HUNT One crisp winter morning a party of us left New York to spend the week end at the Lemon County Hunt Club.