Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

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

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

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

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

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From this reading Tommy Benson regarded her as though hypnotized.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

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From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

have the idea for

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

of textiles; having parallel raised lines

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

past form of “flex” — contract

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girl's sombrero had the true ranchero tilt.

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From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

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

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

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

From this reading The girl's sombrero had the true ranchero tilt.

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

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

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

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

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

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Tommy Benson regarded her as though hypnotized.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

make concrete and real

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

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

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

and nothing more

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

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

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

capable of being influenced or formed

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

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

From this reading The girl's sombrero had the true ranchero tilt.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Tommy Benson regarded her as though hypnotized.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

in a sensitive manner

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading The girl's sombrero had the true ranchero tilt.

above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

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

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

a special situation

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The girl's sombrero had the true ranchero tilt.

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

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

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

From this reading Tommy Benson regarded her as though hypnotized.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The girl's sombrero had the true ranchero tilt.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

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

From this reading Her khaki riding costume was as perfect a thing as the cinema-fed imagination of a fashionable habit-maker could conceive; it was only by exercising superhuman restraint that he had refrained from adding buckskin fringe and a six-shooter.

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

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The horse arched his graceful head as though proudly conscious of the loveliness of his burden; the corded muscles of shoulder, flank and leg flexed sensitively under his satin skin with every move of his pliant body.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Bubbles the roan, own brother to Patches, and Peggy Glamorgan on his back were radiant youth incarnate.