Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

later than; following

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

(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 But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

only a very short time before

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

with equanimity

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

in a questionable and dubious manner

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

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

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

in a joyous manner

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

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

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

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

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

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 Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

not any; not one

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

above and across; more than

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

on the contrary

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

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

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

a resident of Sicily

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

in the near future

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

pulled or drawn tight

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

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

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

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

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

in the direction of

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

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

From this reading HIS EMINENCE THE ARCHBISHOP OF VENCATA Barely two days after the evening at the Palazzo Sansevero, Derby was driving up the Sicilian hills towards the palace--courtesy gave it the name--of the venerable Archbishop of Vencata.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The carriage in which Derby sat had at first sight seemed liable to tumble apart, like so many separate pieces of mosaic puzzle, and he had taken his place on the old cloth cushion rather dubiously.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

belonging to which person

From this reading But the driver gayly, and with every appearance of confidence in himself and his equipage, had cracked his whip and shouted all the names in the calendar to the horses, whose muscles gradually became sufficiently taut to impel them onward.

the art of sorcery

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Porter, in company with Tiggs and Jenkins--Derby's American assistants--had been left at the inn in the town, but Derby was anxious to present his letter as soon as possible, in order that there might be no delay in commencing work at the mines.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A few dozen yards having been made without mishap, Derby felt that the special protection of Providence must be over them, and he leaned back contentedly, puffing at his pipe and enjoying to the full the witchery of a Sicilian sunset.