93
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From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
in actual fact
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
Blackthornnoun
a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
CorknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
countheree
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From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
counthry
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From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
cross-countryadverbUS /ˈkrɔːskʌntri/
not following tracks or roads
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
dalesnounUS /deɪlz/
plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
dampnessnounUS /ˈdæmpnɪs/
a slight wetness
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
gintlemen
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From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
the act of departing
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
HOUNDSnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading THE MOYCULLEN HOUNDS.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
initiateverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
bring into being
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
misplacedadjectiveUS /mɪˈspleɪst/
put in the wrong place or position
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
MOYCULLEN
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From this reading THE MOYCULLEN HOUNDS.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
put a saddle on
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
the season of growth
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOYCULLEN HOUNDS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
male cat
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Blackthorn looked sedately amiable as Tom led him up to the hall door next morning, and I felt as I looked at him that I might safely trust him to initiate me into the mysteries of cross-country riding in the county Cork.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
Willy
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From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day was lovely--sunny and mild, with a lingering dampness in the air that told of light rain during the night.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I settled myself in the saddle, intoxicated by the idea that I was actually going out hunting for the first time, though I could not help a tremor of anxiety as I wondered if Willy would find his confidence in me had been misplaced.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “On the first day of spring, in the year ’93, The first recreation in this countheree, The King’s counthry gintlemen o’er hills, dales, and rocks, They rode out so gallant in search of a fox.”
