used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
anew
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
in addition
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
beauxnounUS /boʊ/
plural of “beau” — a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
Berwick
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From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
chancelante
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
faire
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
frying-pans
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From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
Julia
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
go away from a place
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
a female domestic
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
come together
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
not any; not one
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
on one occasion
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
paraître
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
parce
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
que
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
restes
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
sanounUS /sɑː/
Nazi militia created by Hitler in 1921 that helped him to power but was eclipsed by the SS after 1943
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
scraggyadjective
being very thin
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
in the near future
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
Sophia
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
Sophie
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But, if I once join my regiment I shall not be allowed to return," Worcester observed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
in the direction of
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
vertunoun
love of or taste for fine objects of art
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
voulait
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From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
a Caucasian
From this reading Viscount Berwick, in a magnificent equipage drawn by four milk white horses, or four of raven black, I forget which, led the way towards Brighton, followed by the more humble vehicles containing his cook, his plate, his frying-pans, and other utensils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No matter," said I, "my maid and myself can find our way to Brighton with perfect safety."
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading Soon afterwards Julia and Sophia started in a neat little chariot drawn by two scraggy black horses, _parce que Mademoiselle Sophie voulait faire paraître les beaux restes de sa vertu chancelante._ Lord Worcester I sent down alone, that he might hire a house and have everything in readiness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can ride ten or fifteen miles to meet you," Worcester said, and having made me promise again and again that he might expect me at a certain hour on a certain day, he took his leave and also set off for Brighton.
