used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
begottenadjectiveUS /biˈɡɔːtɪn/
(of offspring) generated by procreation
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
Brevoort
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From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
County'snounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
possessive form of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
demanding attention
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
DizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
excruciatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
faintnessnounUS /ˈfeɪntnəs/
a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
and nothing more
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
Kate
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From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
a particular point in time
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
on one occasion
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
ramshackleadjectiveUS /ˈræmʃækəl/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
Rudolph
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From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
precisely as stated
From this reading Just below the lodge gate, and at the very top of the hill, Kate Strong had fallen from her bicycle and sprained her ankle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
be dressed in
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
Westchester
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From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
at the time that
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
which person or people
From this reading The sudden and excruciating pain had begotten a momentary faintness that had prevented her from crying out in time to attract the attention of Mrs. Brevoort and her brother, who were at that instant coasting down the hillside at a merry pace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dizzy and sick with the shock she had sustained, Kate, realizing that she could not recall her companions, decided to arouse Rudolph at the lodge and send him at once for a physician.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The pain in her ankle seemed to grow worse every moment, and she began to doubt her ability to reach the gate of her ancestral home, when an open carriage was dragged over the top of the hill by a panting horse, seemingly one of Westchester County’s Revolutionary relics.
a late time of life
From this reading The owner and driver of the ancient steed and ramshackle vehicle was wont to remark solemnly that his faithful horse had withstood the wear and tear of years and labor until the bicycle had begun to haunt his footsteps.
