used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
Anglo-Saxonnoun
a native or inhabitant of England prior to the Norman Conquest
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
banqueters
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From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
completely unclothed
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
COMETH
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From this reading CROESUS COMETH.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
country-houses
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From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
CROESUSnoun
last king of Lydia (died in 546 BC)
From this reading CROESUS COMETH.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
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 Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
only a very short time before
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
a brief written record
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
and nothing more
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
rough-and-readyadjective
crude but effective for the purpose at hand
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
short-comings
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From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
steaksnounUS /steɪks/
plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth, it is hardly possible to praise too highly this part of our social system.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have been comfortable in our country-houses for centuries.
at the time that
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
wood-smoke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in those rough-and-ready days--when the hall was strewn with rushes, and the blue wood-smoke hung over the heads of the banqueters like a canopy, and the great tawny hounds couched at their master's feet, gnawing the bones as they fell from the bare oak tables, and the maids of Merry England recruited their roses with steaks and ale in the early morning--I believe the Anglo-Saxon squire had a right to be proud of his social privileges, and to contrast them favourably with the short-comings of his Continental neighbours.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
a late time of life
From this reading But it looks as if we had only begun of late years thoroughly to appreciate those advantages; now--there is hardly a tale or a novel written, which does not sound a note or two of triumph on the subject.
