Chapter XVIII · The Major Discovers His Relative

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

later than; following

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Strangers came for the hunting, and made purchases.

plural of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

set up or found

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

for this reason

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

the act of starting a new operation or practice

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Strangers came for the hunting, and made purchases.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

on one occasion

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

being a member of or formed into a labor union

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

in a prominent way

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading Strangers came for the hunting, and made purchases.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

in a regular manner

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

restrictive of action

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

in a serious manner

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

accommodation for animals (especially for horses)

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Strangers came for the hunting, and made purchases.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Hence they found ready sale, at an ascending scale of prices, for all the colts they could turn out.

being without an escort

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The Benmohr firm found, on the whole—though the stabling of hunters was not unaccompanied by expense—that it brought their stud prominently before the public.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading After the inauguration, hunting became an organised and well-supported recreation among the dwellers within the influence of the social wavelets of the lake.

but in spite of that

From this reading The hounds, too, meeting regularly once a week during the winter months, exercised a repressive influence upon the dingos, so much so, that M.F.H. (not being a sheep-owner) began seriously to think of preserving these much-maligned yet indispensable animals.