Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

with affection

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

later than; following

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

(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 He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

clothing in general

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

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

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

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

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

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From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

provided with a frame

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

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

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

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

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

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

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

a particular point in time

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

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

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

of an obscure nature

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

a brief written record

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

reflecting optimism

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

with low volume

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

two times

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He placed his right foot upon the lintel, and to the movement his long spur tinkled in a single silver note.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

precisely as stated

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

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

From this reading His lips were unable to hold a short exclamation of surprise.

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

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.

a Caucasian

From this reading He stood there, very tall, soft hat in hand, his white hair and cavalier mustachios shining softly in the rays of the lamp, the fringes of his buckskin garments all aglitter with the cold; above his right shoulder there peered affectionately the white face of his horse, the vague loom of whom could be divined behind in the night.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For, framed in the door-way, here stood the mysterious stranger whom twice he had caught watching him in the meadow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After a moment of indecision, during which Dolly, rosy with excitement, was hurriedly rearranging her disordered apparel, Charles-Norton, picking up the lamp, strode to the door and opened it.