used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
Ai-yi
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From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
the act of departing
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
Ducie
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From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
Duciehurst
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From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
ex-jockey
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From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
jeeredverbUS /dʒɪrd/
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
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 ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
a particular point in time
From this reading The vehicle was out of sight in a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The vehicle was out of sight in a moment.
phaëton
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From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
ridin
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From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
except for; apart from
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The vehicle was out of sight in a moment.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
having a supporting base
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
stone-floored
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From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
push forcefully
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He thrust his cap on the back of his head, sunk his hands deep in his pockets and strode up the flight of steps to the broad stone-floored portico.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The vehicle was out of sight in a moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The vehicle was out of sight in a moment.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
whisking
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From this reading He stood for a moment, watching the great shining, rippling expanse of the silent river, vacant save for a small steamer of the government fleet, whisking along in haste on the opposite side, with a heavy coil of smoke and a fluttering flag.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ex-jockey, left standing alone on the drive in front of the old mansion, had watched, with glowing eyes, the departure of the phaëton from Duciehurst.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ai-yi, Ran Ducie,” he jeered, “ridin’ for a fall you are, if you did but know it!”
