Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

Having no one else present.

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

confined by bonds

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

intentionally conceived

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

put on clothes

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

set up or found

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

provided with a frame

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

exerting control or influence

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

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

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

(computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

and nothing more

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

a boy or man

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

a particular point in time

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

plural of “nun” — a woman religious

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

toward the south

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

having a supporting base

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

not in physical motion

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading Framed in the doorway, in her green riding dress, she stood for a moment, surveying the scene before her.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the gates, still standing open, she could see them guiding their horses down the hill and taking the southward road.

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

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

the upper part of anything

From this reading "I CHOOSE TO RIDE ALONE" Mora escaped from the restraining arms of old Debbie, and appeared at the top of the steps leading down to the courtyard.

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

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

at the time that

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

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

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The porter was attempting to close the gates, but a stable lad hindered him, pointing to Icon, whom a groom was leading, ready saddled, to and fro, before the door; Icon, with proudly arched neck and swishing tail, as conscious of his snowy beauty as when, in the river meadow at Worcester, he found himself the centre of an admiring crowd of nuns.

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading The two men bound for Worcester, bearing her packet to the Bishop, had just ridden out at the great gates.