used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
a quantity of money
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Friday._--This has been an eventful day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Friday._--This has been an eventful day.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
bravedverbUS /breɪvd/
past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Friday._--This has been an eventful day.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
don't
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From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading _Friday._--This has been an eventful day.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
set up or found
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _Friday._--This has been an eventful day.
in a gradual manner
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Friday._--This has been an eventful day.
Horsingham
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From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
joggingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːɡɪŋ/
running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
subject to death
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
not any; not one
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
remonstrances
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From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
riding-habit
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From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
put a saddle on
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
sarcasms
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From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
StockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Friday._--This has been an eventful day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
to-day
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From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
at the time that
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
a Caucasian
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading White Stockings was at the door, Cousin John ready to lift me into my saddle, and I envied no mortal woman on earth, no not our gracious Queen upon the throne, when I found myself fairly mounted, and jogging gently down the park in all the delightful anticipation of a good day's sport.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought somehow it would be so; at all events, the first day's hunting is always an era to me--so when I came down to breakfast in my riding-habit, and braved the cold glances of my aunt and the sarcasms of my cousin, I was prepared for a certain amount of excitement, although, I confess, I did not bargain for quite so much as I got.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mind you don't get a fall," observed Cousin Amelia with a sneer; but I cared little for their remarks and remonstrances.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You'll enjoy yourself to-day, I trust, Miss Coventry," said Aunt Horsingham, looking as black as thunder.
