used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
adown
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From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
equally
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
(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 Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
Ballarat
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From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
country-house
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From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
approval
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
Estelle's
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From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
a social unit living together
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
fiftiesnounUS /ˈfɪftiz/
the decade from 1950 to 1959
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
intelligentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtelɪdʒəntli/
in an intelligent manner
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
pair-horse
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From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
pilotedverbUS /ˈpaɪlətɪd/
past form of “pilot” — operate an airplane
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
a person who is being chased
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
sidelings
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From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
move hurridly
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
stage-driver
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From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
stoutnessnounUS /ˈstaʊtnəs/
the property of being strong and resolute
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
stump-guarded
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From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
unbridged
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From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was therefore intelligently interested in the ease and accuracy with which the laconic Mr. Levi piloted his team alike adown crooked stump-guarded sidelings, through dense primeval forests, and over unbridged creeks, for under such perilous conditions the road to Ballarat in the early 'fifties' pursued its devious course.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Much to Estelle's surprise, the journey, strange and unfamiliar as were all things to the English maiden of a country family, was far from unpleasant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rapid rate of travelling, the speed and stoutness of the horses, the astonishing dexterity of the American stage-driver, were alike novel and interesting; and these were matters as to which she was qualified to judge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
Wychwood
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From this reading Like many English girls brought up in a great country-house, she rode well and fearlessly--had, indeed, for more than one season, ere the shadow fell upon Wychwood, followed the hounds with decided credit.
a late time of life
From this reading Beginning with a pony carriage, she had in later years amused herself with driving her uncle in a pair-horse phaeton, with a groom in the back seat of course.
