used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
highly skilled
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
Brevoort
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From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
divisible by two
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
high-road
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From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
Kate's
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From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
engage in
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
Ned
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From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
Ned's
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From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
pedalledverbUS /ˈpedəld/
inflected form of “pedal” — ride a bicycle
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
with speed
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
Rochelle
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From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
Szalaki
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From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
express in words
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
in or at that place or location
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Brevoort and Ned Strong sped along in silence for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The roads were dry and hard, and there was enough life in the breeze that had kissed the sea to make even violent exercise seductive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
wheelwoman
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From this reading Ned’s companion was an enthusiastic and accomplished wheelwoman, and she pedalled on merrily by his side, sometimes smiling up at him in the mere joy of physical exertion.
at the time that
From this reading They had reached the high-road, and were rapidly making their way toward New Rochelle when Ned turned to his companion and said:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Tell me, Mrs. Brevoort, what is your idea of Kate’s feeling toward Count Szalaki?
