Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

later than; following

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

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

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

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

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

at an opportune time

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

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

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

plural of “casualty” — someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading CHAFF It was Thursday, the Station holiday.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

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

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading CHAFF It was Thursday, the Station holiday.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

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

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

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

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CHAFF It was Thursday, the Station holiday.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

a particular point in time

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

and nothing more

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

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

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

one of four equal parts

From this reading “So—sits the wind in that quarter?”

in the recent past

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

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

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading After an unusually long silence FitzGerald exclaimed, apropos of nothing in particular:

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading “So—sits the wind in that quarter?”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So—sits the wind in that quarter?”

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading CHAFF It was Thursday, the Station holiday.

plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “So—sits the wind in that quarter?”

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

From this reading CHAFF It was Thursday, the Station holiday.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading CHAFF It was Thursday, the Station holiday.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

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

From this reading CHAFF It was Thursday, the Station holiday.

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

From this reading A capital paper-chase had recently engaged the entire community; the pace had been unusually severe; the obstacles large and formidable—especially the notorious Log Jump—and casualties were not a few.

in or at the place that

From this reading Shafto and FitzGerald, on hot and heaving horses, had only halted for a moment at the hospitable “Finish,” where refreshments were being served, as care for their precious steeds was taking them and their animals home.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading “So—sits the wind in that quarter?”