used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY WITH PUFFINGTON'S HOUNDS Day dawned cheerfully.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
apple-pie
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From this reading Everything at Hanby House was in apple-pie order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everything at Hanby House was in apple-pie order.
Beckford
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From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading A DAY WITH PUFFINGTON'S HOUNDS Day dawned cheerfully.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading A DAY WITH PUFFINGTON'S HOUNDS Day dawned cheerfully.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY WITH PUFFINGTON'S HOUNDS Day dawned cheerfully.
dejeunernoun
a midday meal
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything at Hanby House was in apple-pie order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
fourchette
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From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
a man of refinement
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
Hanby
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From this reading Everything at Hanby House was in apple-pie order.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
HOUNDSnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading A DAY WITH PUFFINGTON'S HOUNDS Day dawned cheerfully.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Everything at Hanby House was in apple-pie order.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything at Hanby House was in apple-pie order.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
Kensington
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From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
lawnsnounUS /lɔːnz/
plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
come together
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Everything at Hanby House was in apple-pie order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
PUFFINGTON'S
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From this reading A DAY WITH PUFFINGTON'S HOUNDS Day dawned cheerfully.
an angry dispute
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
on the contrary
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
not in physical motion
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
the rays of the sun
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
a special situation
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
not known
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
wheelmarks
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From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
whisking
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From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
which person or people
From this reading If there was rather more sun than the strict rules of Beckford prescribe, still sunshine is not a thing to quarrel with under any circumstances--certainly not for a gentleman to quarrel with who wants his place seen to advantage on the occasion of a meet of hounds.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading All the stray leaves that the capricious wintry winds still kept raising from unknown quarters, and whisking about the trim lawns, were hunted and caught, while a heavy roller passed over the Kensington gravel, pressing out the hoof and wheelmarks of the previous day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DAY WITH PUFFINGTON'S HOUNDS Day dawned cheerfully.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The servants were up betimes, preparing the house for those that were in it, and a _dejeuner a la fourchette_ for chance customers, from without.
