used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
(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 At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
Berkow
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From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
a person who is in charge
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
without deviation
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
donornounUS /ˈdoʊnər/
person who makes a gift of property
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
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 It was quite early morning.
Eugenie
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From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
horsewomannoun
a woman horseman
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite early morning.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was quite early morning.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
not any; not one
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
a course of conduct
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite early morning.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
the season of growth
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite early morning.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading At first the weather had not permitted of any long excursions, later on she had lacked all inclination for it; but the chief reason, no doubt, was that her beautiful mare had been a present from her husband in the days of his courtship, and that her dislike to the donor was habitually transferred to everything that came directly from him.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On her wedding day it had cost her a struggle to put on the costly diamonds which had been his bridal gift, and, since that day, they had never been taken from their cases.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was an excellent horsewoman and passionately fond of riding, yet here in the country she had indulged in it much less frequently than had been her wont.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mountains and woods were sparkling in the dewy freshness of the young spring day, and the air was full of balmy odours, as Eugenie Berkow rode alone and unattended along the forest path.
