used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REAL ROUSING FRIGHT.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
a youthful male person
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
FolliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
set up or found
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
FRIGHTnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading A REAL ROUSING FRIGHT.
gamekeepernounUS /ˈɡeɪmkiːpər/
a person employed to take care of game and wildlife
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
the act of departing
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
Hughie
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From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
Jane
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From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
and nothing more
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
a unit of instruction
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
not any; not one
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
partridge-shooting
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From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A REAL ROUSING FRIGHT.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
Rosamund's
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From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
ROUSINGadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading A REAL ROUSING FRIGHT.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
carry out
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
having come into contact
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No one had before appealed to him just in Rosamund's way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Wonderful to relate, the holidays passed smoothly enough.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He found, too, considerable pleasure and interest on his own account at The Follies, for Lady Jane was singularly kind to him, and gave him a pony to ride, and he was permitted the rare indulgence of going with the gamekeeper into the woods to take his first lesson in partridge-shooting; but this came later on.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Hughie was the sort of boy to be touched by Rosamund's words.
