used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
anew
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
avengernounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
Belvoir
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From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
Christmas-tide
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From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
FoxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
generalshipnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlʃɪp/
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
GoodallnounUS /ˈɡʊdɔːl/
English zoologist noted for her studies of chimpanzees in the wild (born in 1934)
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
jubileenounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/
a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
Kerton
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From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
immediately past
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
Mallett
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From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
manor-house
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From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
not one, and not any
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
Northamptonshirenoun
a county is central England
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
pasture-grounds
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From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
patrimonynounUS /ˈpætrəmoʊni/
a church endowment
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
Payne
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From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
pheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/
plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
presumptuouslyadverb
in a presumptuous manner
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
Pytchley
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From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
in the near future
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
not in physical motion
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
straight-goer
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From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
testifyingverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let none think to fly the danger, For, soon or late, Love is his own avenger."
hard to endure
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Christmas-tide had come round again, and hall, manor-house, and castle were filling fast.
which person or people
From this reading But the pheasants had a jubilee at Kerton, to the great discouragement of Mallett, who "could not mind such another breeding season."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Foxes were strong and plentiful with the Belvoir and the Pytchley; and, during two months of open weather, many a straight-goer had died gallantly in the midst of the wide pasture-grounds, testifying with his last breath to the generalship of Goodall and Payne.
