used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
BankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
BRAESIDE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BRAESIDE HARRIERS.
BuffnounUS /bʌf/
an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
at any time
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
usually; as a rule
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
HARRIERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BRAESIDE HARRIERS.
Hautboynoun
a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
Littlelegs
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From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
the force of workers available
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
not any; not one
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
arrange in a container
From this reading The Braeside Harriers can hardly be called a "crack" pack of hounds.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
PegasusnounUS /ˈpeɡəsəs/
(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
PigskinnounUS /ˈpɪɡskɪn/
leather from the skin of swine
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRAESIDE HARRIERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nevertheless, the men and the hounds were in earnest, and did accomplish a fair average of sport under difficult circumstances.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
Westmoreland
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From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Lord Hautboy had been right in saying that they were always scrambling through ravines, and that they hunted whatever they could find to hunt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
which person or people
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading No "Pegasus" or "Littlelegs," or "Pigskin," ever sent accounts of wondrous runs from Cumberland or Westmoreland to the sporting papers, in which the gentlemen who had asked the special Pigskin of the day to dinner were described as having been "in" at some "glorious finish" on their well-known horses Banker or Buff,--the horses named being generally those which the gentlemen wished to sell.
