used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
Casey
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From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
Denise
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From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
DISTINGUISHESverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
attach to a support
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
Ned
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From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
Ned's
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From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
by chance
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
saddle-horse
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From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
express in words
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
spillverbUS /spɪl/
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Denise had never revealed Ned’s peculiarities regarding boys, excepting to say that he did not like _some_ boys, feeling, perhaps, that she might arouse distrust of her pet in her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had ridden in the carriage by the hour, and often driven him, but for some reason had never thought of getting upon his back.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
at the time that
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
in the company of; together with
From this reading KING ROYAL DISTINGUISHES HIMSELF Although Hart had been with Denise and her pets daily for the past three weeks, up to this time he had never undertaken to mount Ned.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading However, Ned was not vicious, and the worst outcome of the venture would be a spill, which neither Hart nor she minded in the least.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But here was a crisis, and well enough she knew that there would be, as she mentally termed it, “a high old time” when Hart tried to get on Ned’s back, as she felt sure he meant to do when “Mr. Casey” sent in the order for a saddle-horse.
