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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In readiness; awaiting
Example:
gave us a hint of the excitement that was in store for us
Classified under:
Similar:
future (yet to be or coming)
Context examples:
Heinel agreed that his father must give him up, and that so far the dwarf should have his way: but, on the other hand, the fairy had told Heinel what fortune was in store for him, if he followed his own course; and he did not choose to be given up to his hump-backed friend, who seemed so anxious for his company.
(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)
So turbulent were they that I saw the ringkeepers whisper together and glance up in their direction, as if preparing for trouble in store, but none of them had realized how near it was to breaking out, or how dangerous it might prove.
(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
In all, a very gratifying month is in store with all changes looking to be very welcome.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
In the morning we go out upon our task, and God alone knows what may be in store for any of us.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
Some fresh surprise was ever in store for us.
(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Finally he led the way into the drawing-room, with the remark that the business was now out of our hands, and that we must while away the time as best we might until we could see what was in store for us.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Now Heinel had found a friend in a good fairy, that was fond of him, and had told him what to do; for this fairy knew what good luck was in store for him.
(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)
You have a very busy month in store, and your to-do list will grow.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
You have a dream of a month in store, for both your public and private lives will burn brightly.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
What a big month you have in store, with many exciting surprises.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
