used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
Axcester
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From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
Bank-office
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From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
dismountverb
alight from (a horse)
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
Dorothea
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From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
horsewomannoun
a woman horseman
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
go across or through
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
Rochambeaunoun
French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807)
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
To-day
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From this reading To-day the brisk air and a canter across the bridge at the foot of the hill had brought roses to her cheeks, and she looked almost pretty.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
precisely as stated
From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
Westcotes
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From this reading General Rochambeau happened to pass down the street as the three drew rein before the Town House (so the Westcotes always called the Bank-office), and, pausing to help her dismount, paid her a very handsome compliment.
at the time that
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dorothea knew, of course, that Frenchmen were lavish of compliments, and had heard General Rochambeau pay them where she felt sure they were not deserved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was a good horsewoman and showed to advantage on horseback, when her slight figure took a grace of movement which made amends for her face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some weeks later, on a bright and frosty morning in December, Dorothea rode into Axcester with her brothers.
