used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
agreeabilitynoun
a temperamental disposition to be agreeable
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Many and very serious cares pressed upon him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
CronounUS /kroʊ/
electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
the act of departing
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
having made preparations
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
divisible by two
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
fancying
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From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Unhappily, however, he was not so minded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
Kilkieran
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From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many and very serious cares pressed upon him.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
Massingbred's
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From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Unhappily, however, he was not so minded.
moralistnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪst/
a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unhappily, however, he was not so minded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Many and very serious cares pressed upon him.
primest
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From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
rehearsingverbUS /rɪˈhɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
Repton
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From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Many and very serious cares pressed upon him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About an hour after Massingbred's departure for Kilkieran, Mr. Repton set out for Cro' Martin Castle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
UnhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading Unhappily, however, he was not so minded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many and very serious cares pressed upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many and very serious cares pressed upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unhappily, however, he was not so minded.
accept gladly
From this reading He was travelling a road, too, which he had so often journeyed in high spirits, fancying to himself the pleasant welcome before him, and even rehearsing to his own mind the stores of agreeability he was to display,--and now it was to a deserted mansion, lonely and desolate, he was turning!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The inn had furnished him its best chaise and four of its primest horses; and had the old lawyer been disposed to enjoy the pleasure which a great moralist has rated so highly, of rapid motion through the air, he might have been gratified on that occasion.
