Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

later than; following

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

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

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

being joined in close association

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

a line of approach

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

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From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

in disarray; extremely disorderly

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

alight from (a horse)

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

a highway

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

comparative of “hot” — 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 In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

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

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

according to the clock

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

and nothing more

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

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

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

move hurridly

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading I quite admit that an appearance of breathless eagerness is suitable enough under the circumstances.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

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

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

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

From this reading They had ridden fast, and it was only a little after five o'clock when they turned off the highroad into the shady avenue.

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

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

at the time that

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

a Caucasian

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading In spite of the fact that his trousers were white instead of black, and that he wore a shirt with a soft collar attached to it, Simpkins looked hotter and more dishevelled than Meldon when they arrived together at the gate of Ballymoy House.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Every woman likes to feel that a man would come to her at the top of his speed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Now," said Meldon, "you can dismount if you like, and walk up under the trees to cool yourself.