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Lake country sketches

Chapter IV

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Chapter 4 of Lake country sketches by H. D. (Hardwicke Drummond) Rawnsley holds 482 sentences, grouped into 97 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.
Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.
Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.
The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.
Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.
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Lake country sketches

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Lake country sketches is here in full — 482 sentences across 97 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/97 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.
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Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.
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Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.
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The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.
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Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

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Another determiner US /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.”

Before preposition US /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.”

Memory noun US /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading “Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.”

Nothing pronoun US /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.”

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.”

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203

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

25

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

89

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

91

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

95

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

98

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

adds

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

best

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

carried

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

carries

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

charges

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

cheer

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Churchyard

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Crozier

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

dale

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

dalesmen

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Dalton

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

District

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

earth

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

else

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

even

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

example

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

Fearon

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

few

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

following

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

fortunate

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From this reading The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.

fourscore

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

fourth

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

foxes

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

friends

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

goes

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

handed

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.

honoured

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

horn

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

hunt

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

hunters

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

huntsmen

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From this reading The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.

inscribed

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Isaac

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

Jem

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

John

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

Joseph

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

kept

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

king

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

King's

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Lake

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

like

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

lives

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

many

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

Master

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From this reading The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.

members

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

memorial

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

names

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

other

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

pack

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

past

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

pillar

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Porter

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

prove

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

raised

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

run

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

sees

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

Squire

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

stone

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

succeeded

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Threlkeld

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

Thus

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From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

time

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

to-day

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

Todhunter

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

traditions

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

truly

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From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

up

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From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The Master was fortunate in his huntsmen.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Thus, for example, one sees that many of the hunters were fourscore years before they were run to earth; one was 89, another 91, another 95, and a fourth 98.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Isaac Todhunter handed it on to John Porter, who for a like time kept up the best traditions of the pack, which Jem Dalton carries on to-day.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The names of {203} these past huntsmen, with other members of the hunt, are inscribed on the stone of memorial raised in the Threlkeld Churchyard at the charges of the Squire and a few friends; and that pillar in the King's dale--for of this dale John Crozier was truly king--if it does nothing else, goes to prove that the following of the foxes in the Lake District adds years, even as it adds cheer, to the lives of the dalesmen.

years

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From this reading Joseph Fearon, of honoured memory, was succeeded by Isaac Todhunter, who carried the horn for 25 years.