used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
calumnynounUS /ˈkæləmni/
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "CROSS HALL GATE."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
at any time
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "CROSS HALL GATE."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "CROSS HALL GATE."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
not in physical motion
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
plural of “story” — 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 He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading He did not go to church as often as they thought he ought to do; and, being a bachelor, stories were told about him which were probably very untrue.
precisely as stated
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had never been liked by the ladies at Manor Cross, as having ways of his own which were not their ways.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
which person or people
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Mr. Knox was still in the country negotiations were opened with Mr. Price, the sporting farmer, who, like all sporting farmers, was in truth a very good fellow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A bachelor may live in town without any inquiries as to any of the doings of his life; but if a man live forlorn and unmarried in a country house, he will certainly become the victim of calumny should any woman under sixty ever be seen about his place.
