used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
the act of breaking something
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
Dr
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From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
Ewing
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From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
FoggyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːɡi/
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
set up or found
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
fox-chase
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From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
fox-hunt
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From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
gentlemen's
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From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
and nothing more
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
engage in
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
ManagesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
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 _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
a particular point in time
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
Pagebrook
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From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
Pagebrook's
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From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
in the near future
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
carry out
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They arrived not a moment too soon, and found the hounds just breaking away and the riders galloping after them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
in or at the place that
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first five miles of country was comparatively open, a fact which gave the fox a good start and promised to make the chase a long and a rapid one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Manages to be in at the Death._ Not many days after Robert's uncomfortable dinner at The Oaks, a servant came over with a message from Major Pagebrook, to the effect that a grand fox-chase was arranged for the next morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Foggy and Dr. Harrison had originated it, but Major Pagebrook's and several other gentlemen's hounds would run, and Ewing invited his cousins, Robert and Billy, to take part in the sport.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Accordingly our two young gentlemen ate an early breakfast and rode over to that part of The Oaks plantation known as "Pine quarter," where the first fox-hunt of the season was always begun.
