used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN ACCIDENT.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
(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 "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACCIDENT.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
react verbally
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
Bess
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From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
FlipverbUS /flɪp/
lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
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 "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
a human being
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
like better; value more highly
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
express in words
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
only a very short time before
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I have set my heart on him," was all Rose could say in answer to her brother's protestations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
Tredway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
unsteadinessnoun
the quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "In England," ventured, the respectful Tredway, "young ladies generally prefer a more trustworthy animal."
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
belonging to which person
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some days later, Edward, mounted on his favourite Black Bess, waiting for Rose to accompany him in a morning gallop, was amazed to see that venturesome young lady prepare to seat herself on Flip, a crazy little animal scarcely more than a colt, whose character for unsteadiness was notorious.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Set your heart on him as much as you please," returned Edward, "so long as you do not set your person on him."
