used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
blasphemousadjectiveUS /ˈblæsfəməs/
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
carriage-door
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From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
put on clothes
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
a boy or man
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
moving swiftly
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
a man of refinement
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
provoking horror
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
inculcatedverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪtəd/
past form of “inculcate” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
menacesnounUS /ˈmenəsɪz/
plural of “menace” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
a particular point in time
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
not one, and not any
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
post-chaise
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From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
not in physical motion
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
precisely as stated
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
villainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
which person or people
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She screamed aloud, but the ruffian hands of both the villains were immediately on her mouth and silence was inculcated with the most horrible and blasphemous menaces.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Surprised as she was at the vulgarity of the dress and appearance of the gentleman who was inside, and still more at his want of politeness in not coming out of the carriage to hand her into it, her heart was too full of home at the moment to admit of her inquiring very particularly into circumstances, and accordingly, without more ado, she entered the vehicle.
but in spite of that
From this reading But whilst she was yet only in the act of seating herself, the fellow who had passed himself as her uncle's servant, sprang in after her, pulled up the steps, shut the door, the side blinds were drawn up, and the post-chaise was instantly flying at the rate of twelve or fourteen miles an hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Only a friend of Mr. Ross, ma'am, whom he has sent to attend you home," said the fellow who held the handle of the carriage-door.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We must have none of your Indian fury here, mistress," said one of the fellows.
