used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
(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 THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
traveling across
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
command with authority
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
a boy or man
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
FORDnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
set up or found
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
innkeepernounUS /ˈɪnkiːpər/
the owner or manager of an inn
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
Sasellano
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From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
except for; apart from
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
stout-built
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From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARRIAGE AT THE FORD The direct issue between her Excellency and the innkeeper at Sasellano had ended as all such differences (save, of course, on points of morality) should--in a compromise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither party was pleased, but both consented, hoping to retrieve a temporary concession by ultimate victory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
which person or people
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Moreover the lady paid the whole fare beforehand--not, the landlord precisely stipulated, to be returned in any event.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he found and she accepted the services of a robust, stout-built fellow who engaged with the lady to drive her as far as the river and across it if possible, and promised the landlord to bring her and the equipage back in case the crossing were too dangerous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The lady would not resign herself to staying at Sasellano; the landlord would not engage to risk passenger, carriage, and horses in the flood.
