used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
for the reason that
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Indeed, Puff was not bred for a sportsman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
Hanby
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From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Puff was not bred for a sportsman.
engage in
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
Mangeysterne
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From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
PuffverbUS /pʌf/
smoke and exhale strongly
From this reading Indeed, Puff was not bred for a sportsman.
PUFFINGTON
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From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Indeed, Puff was not bred for a sportsman.
having a supporting base
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
stewardships
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From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
carry out
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that he was particularly deficient in that article; but being a new man in the county, he thought that taking them would make him popular, and give him standing.
which person or people
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He had no natural inclination for hunting, but seeing friends who had no taste for the turf take upon themselves the responsibility of stewardships, he saw no reason why he should not make a similar sacrifice at the shrine of Diana.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading PUFFINGTON; OR THE YOUNG MAN ABOUT TOWN Mr. Puffington took the Mangeysterne, now the Hanby hounds, because he thought they would give him consequence.
