used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He wondered, too, about the other sex.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
caperverbUS /ˈkeɪpər/
jump about playfully
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
dishevelledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
else
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From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
Gissing
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From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
not any; not one
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He wondered, too, about the other sex.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I must go to church more often,” said Gissing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He wondered, too, about the other sex.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wondered, too, about the other sex.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one else, he mused, seemed to enjoy life as keenly and eagerly as he did.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He wondered, too, about the other sex.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
vestmentsnounUS /ˈvestments/
plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Did they feel these violent impulses to run, to shout, to leap and caper in the sunlight?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he was a little startled, on one of his expeditions, to see in the distance the curate rushing hotly through the underbrush, his clerical vestments dishevelled, his tongue hanging out with excitement.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered, too, about the other sex.
