Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

(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 Not at all.

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

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

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

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

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

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

a youthful male person

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

the act of breaking something

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

command with authority

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

plural of “domain” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

an established custom

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

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

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

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

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

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From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

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

From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

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

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

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From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

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

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

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

From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

more desirable than another

From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

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

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

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

From this reading HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

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

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

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

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

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

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.

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

From this reading One of the most beautiful walks in the neighborhood of Williamsburg was known to the fair dames and gallant cavaliers of that epoch as the "Indian Camp."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Let it not, however, be imagined that the boy Hoffland was in the habit, as Panurge said, of "breaking his head with study."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading To this spot, on the morning of the day fixed for the ball at the _Raleigh_, did Mowbray and the young student Hoffland direct their steps, conversing pleasantly, and glad of the occasion to enjoy the fresh beauties of nature, which presented so agreeable a contrast to the domains of study at the good College of William and Mary.