Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

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

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It would have taken a powerful horse to carry him.

carefully weighed

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

divisible by two

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His weight was the first thing one thought of.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading It would have taken a powerful horse to carry him.

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

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It would have taken a powerful horse to carry him.

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From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

within a building

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have taken a powerful horse to carry him.

plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

the force of workers available

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His weight was the first thing one thought of.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It would have taken a powerful horse to carry him.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

only a very short time before

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

having a supporting base

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It would have taken a powerful horse to carry him.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

a special situation

From this reading His weight was the first thing one thought of.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His weight was the first thing one thought of.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

the quality of lacking taste and refinement

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

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

From this reading His weight was the first thing one thought of.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading His weight was the first thing one thought of.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

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

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

which person or people

From this reading Among his men and the neighbours he passed as a good master, and free with his money, standing for local purposes (as, indeed, he himself considered), in place of the lord of the manor who owned a more interesting house in another shire of the country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He always wore his hat, whether indoors or out, and bright tan leggings, with riding-breeches.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had scarcely had time to recover breath before Burton, the horse-breeder, came into the room--a big-bearded man, of heavy build, with a familiar loudness and fussiness which would have been better in the open air, than even in the new vulgarity of his drawing-room.