used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
AfghansnounUS /ˈæfɡænz/
plural of “afghan” — a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
(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 Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HALT BY THE LOGHUR RIVER.
Cantonments
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From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
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 Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
coquetting
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From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
cornets
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From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
half the width of an em
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
divisible by two
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
HALTverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading THE HALT BY THE LOGHUR RIVER.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
the act of departing
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
LOGHUR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HALT BY THE LOGHUR RIVER.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
with speed
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE HALT BY THE LOGHUR RIVER.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
sidlingverbUS /ˈsaɪdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “sidle” — move unobtrusively or furtively
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
spinenounUS /spaɪn/
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
From this reading Even of that attention Rose was oblivious now; laughter and fun had passed away, and a cold shiver passed down the poor girl's spine as she looked around her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALT BY THE LOGHUR RIVER.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quickly marched our retreating forces, so menacing was the aspect and daring the conduct of the Afghans, that all felt as if something was to be got over, and that the sooner it was faced boldly and gone over, the better.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her Arab had been sidling along, coquetting with its own shadow, and rendering an officer's hand on the reins requisite now and then.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Prior to leaving the Cantonments, Rose had thought of dropping her whip _en route_, so that one of the handsome young cornets might have to dismount and pick it up; and thus, that by the consequent delay, they should be enabled to ride a little apart from the ladies and the escort; now--all such coquettish schemes and follies were forgotten.
