used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
confined by bonds
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
a social unit living together
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
faute
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From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
Finlayson
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From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
game-keepers
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From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
JULIA
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From this reading JULIA.
kinswomannoun
a female relative
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
mieux
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From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
and nothing more
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
self-content
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From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They sat down, a party of five, the three gentlemen already described, Lady Caroline, and her kinswoman Miss Finlayson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
to-day
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From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had returned from his fishing only the hour before, and had brought with him the two finest salmon that had been caught that season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
at the time that
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The game-keepers and retainers had admired them as in duty bound, but theirs was the admiration that pleases only _faute de mieux_, seeing that it can be counted on, while to-day his nephew, his old rival in field sports, was present to join in the applause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading When Captain John joined the family at dinner that day, it was with feelings of more than his wonted self-content.
