used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie took the hint.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
Fairfax
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From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Bessie took the hint.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _LADY LATIMER IN WOLDSHIRE_.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
Janey
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From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _LADY LATIMER IN WOLDSHIRE_.
LATIMER
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From this reading _LADY LATIMER IN WOLDSHIRE_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
MinsternounUS /ˈmɪnstər/
any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
attach to a support
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
and nothing more
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Bessie was pleased to mount her the next morning, and to enjoy a delightful ride in her grandfather's company.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
in the near future
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bessie took the hint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Bessie took the hint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only news he had for her was that she might mount Janey now as soon as she pleased.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Fairfax welcomed Elizabeth on her arrival with an air of reserve, as if he did not wish to receive any intelligence from Minster Court.
WOLDSHIRE
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From this reading _LADY LATIMER IN WOLDSHIRE_.
