used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
(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 For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
cause to be bored
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
DominicanounUS /dəˈmɪnɪkə/
a country on the island of Dominica
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
Doña
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From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
engage in
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
northwardsadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
move hurridly
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
dependable
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
in a swift manner
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four horses dragged it, and these were changed at every post.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
at the time that
From this reading For a lady of such natural indolence Doña Beatrice moved swiftly when she chose to move at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The body was of the newest kind, slung on stout leather straps, which helped to ease the discomfort of the journey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The coach was decked with plumes upon the roof, hung with leather curtains that could be fastened at will, and fitted with padded seats of red velvet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The big coach that bore Dominica away from Madrid pushed northwards with what speed it could make.
