used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
highly skilled
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
set afire or burning
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
limestonenounUS /ˈlaɪmstoʊn/
a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the force of workers available
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
and nothing more
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
paperedverbUS /ˈpeɪpərd/
past form of “paper” — cover with paper
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
PIGnounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
with speed
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
express in words
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
sitting-room
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From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The sitting-room and but one bedroom were lined and papered, and the rest of the house was only in a half finished state.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading It possessed six rooms, and a passage running the entire depth, terminating a each end with a door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We landed on a limestone beach, and a sloping ascent covered with tall grass brought us to the house.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _A WILD PIG HUNT._ Next morning, after an ample, and, I may say, luxurious breakfast, pipes were lighted and a start made for the property to be inspected--distant about three quarters of a mile--to reach which another trip on the water had to be undertaken.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A punt belonging to my host was got under weigh, and with two good men at the oars the journey was quickly accomplished, the latter part of our row being along a bank shaded by willow and other trees.
