Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

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

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

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

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

changeable

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

the state of being certain

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

a possible event or occurrence or result

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

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

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

at any time

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

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

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

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

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

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

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

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

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

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

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

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

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

the force of workers available

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

above and across; more than

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

arrange in a container

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

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

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

plural of “pink” — a light shade of red

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

a purple color or pigment

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

make steady

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

consistent in performance or behavior

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

plural of “subscriber” — someone who expresses strong approval

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

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

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

a special situation

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

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

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Godfrey Parndon was doing the civil to the "great men in Israel," his heaviest subscribers; pinks were gleaming in every direction through the clumps and belts of plantation, as the men came up at a hard gallop on their cover-hacks, or opened the pipes of their hunters by a stretch over the turf of the park.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

precisely as stated

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy

From this reading "I know the purple vestment; I know the crest of flame; So ever _rides_ Mamilius, Prince of the Latian name."

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

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

at the time that

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

which person or people

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hounds had come up with their usual train of officials, and of those steady-going sportsmen who love the pack better than their own children, and can call each individual in it by his name.

women as distinguished from men

From this reading Let us do our sisters justice--there is _one_ thing in nature more uncertain and capricious than the whims of womankind.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The next was a perfect hunting morning; a light breeze, steady from the southwest, and not too much sun; the very day when a scent, in and out of cover, would be a certainty, if there were any calculation on this contingency.