used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During the time, Le Breton had been with her almost constantly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the time, Le Breton had been with her almost constantly.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading During the time, Le Breton had been with her almost constantly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading During the time, Le Breton had been with her almost constantly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time, Le Breton had been with her almost constantly.
entailverbUS /enˈteɪl/
have as a logical consequence
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
with resolute determination
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
a young female
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading During the time, Le Breton had been with her almost constantly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
slave-market
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From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
SultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time, Le Breton had been with her almost constantly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
vetoedverbUS /ˈviːtoʊd/
past form of “veto” — vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was anxious to be on "The Sultan," and off for a long gallop, but this he vetoed firmly.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Three days had passed since her rescue from the slave-market; three delightful days for the girl, assured of her own safety, her father's coming freedom and the welfare of her friends.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading From breakfast time until after dinner always at her disposal, ready to fall in with her wishes so long as they did not entail too much exertion on her part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the terrace of her quarters, Pansy sat at dinner with her host.
