used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
having companions or an escort
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
Albert'snounUS /ˈælbərts/
possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
(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 Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
bestrodeverbUS /bɪˈstroʊd/
inflected form of “bestride” — get up on the back of
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
cantered
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From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
Castleton
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From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
Eton
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From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
divisible by two
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
grandsire
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From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
precociousadjectiveUS /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
on the contrary
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
ShetlandnounUS /ˈʃetlənd/
an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
in the near future
From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
Trevanion
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From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
Ulverstone
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From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Eton soon takes out the conceit of the latter and more vulgar kind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
(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 I paid some compliment to the spirit and intelligence of these children,--a compliment they well deserved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
which person or people
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I rode home on a horse my host lent me; and Lord Castleton rode part of the way with me, accompanied by his two boys, who bestrode manfully their Shetland ponies and cantered on before us.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Albert (though not quite the wonder poor Lady Ulverstone declares him to be) is rather too precocious, and it is all I can do to prevent his being spoilt by flattery to his cleverness, which, I think, is much worse than even flattery to rank,--a danger to which, despite Albert's destined inheritance, the elder brother is more exposed.
an affirmative
From this reading "Why, yes," said the marquis, with a father's becoming pride, "I hope neither of them will shame his grandsire, Trevanion.
