Chapter XII

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

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

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

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

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From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

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From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading His specialty consisted in “pairing” with Members of the opposite party.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

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From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

provide entertainment for

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

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From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

a man of refinement

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

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

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

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

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

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

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading His specialty consisted in “pairing” with Members of the opposite party.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading His specialty consisted in “pairing” with Members of the opposite party.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes

From this reading His specialty consisted in “pairing” with Members of the opposite party.

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading His specialty consisted in “pairing” with Members of the opposite party.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

plural of “prior” — the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

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From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading His specialty consisted in “pairing” with Members of the opposite party.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

in a sumptuous and opulent manner

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

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

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Essentially a country gentleman, he lived almost entirely at the Priors, a fine old dwelling of considerable archæological interest; known, among other things, for its piece of Roman pavement, discovered by Mr. Saltash himself, in the building of new stables.

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

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

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

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

being of use or service

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

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

From this reading Mr. Saltash of Dunsey Priors was, by profession, a master of fox-hounds; in his leisure, Member of Parliament.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

belonging to which person

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His specialty consisted in “pairing” with Members of the opposite party.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading He had won the county, in the Conservative interest, on the death of Mr. Clarendon, and proved an extremely useful man.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading In his graver pursuit he held a high place, his knowledge and zeal being brought into brilliant evidence by the wealth which enabled him to entertain sumptuously those leaders of society whose appreciation grows keen on a satisfied palate.