used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
dismounting
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From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
Fanny's
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From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
a long fixed look
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
an established custom
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
milk-whiteadjective
of a white the color of fresh milk
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
something you have to do
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading PROVIDENCE.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
RedbudnounUS /ˈredbʌd/
small shrubby tree of eastern North America similar to the Judas tree having usually pink flowers; found in damp sheltered underwood
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
express in words
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
sorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
undoubted
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From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
except if; if not
From this reading Laughter was Fanny's by undoubted right, unless her companion could contest the palm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
Verty's
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From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We need not say that Miss Fanny looked handsome and coquettish, or Mr. Ralph merry and good-humored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Fanny's first movement, after dismounting, was to clasp Miss Redbud to her bosom with enthusiastic affection, as is the habit with young ladies upon public occasions; and then the fair equestrian recognized Verty's existence by a fascinating smile, which caused the unfortunate Ralph to gaze and sigh.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ralph was mounted, as usual, upon his fine sorrel, and Fanny rode a little milk-white pony, which the young man had procured for her.
