Chapter IV

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

in actual fact

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

someone whose business is advertising

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

in the past

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

enclosed in or set off by a border or box

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

of or relating or belonging to a city

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

in disagreement

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

dearly loved

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

divisible by two

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

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From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

brought together in one place

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

stricken with horror

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

tolerant or lenient

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

the head of a city government

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

a human being

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

the act of receiving

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

put a saddle on

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

in the near future

From this reading Almost as soon as she appeared out cubbing she became the most discussed person in the shire.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

express in words

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

not chaste

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

not conforming to accepted rules or standards

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

without possibility of mistake

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From the first hour of her appearance among us, a short fifteen months ago, she had gathered the storm-clouds of controversy about her.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Her ways were unmistakably foreign and "unconventional"; and certainly, in the saddle and out of it, her personality can only be described as a little overpowering.

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

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

during the time that

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I hope and believe I am a lenient judge of the offences of others--fellow-occupants of our local bench delight to tell me so--but even I was so imbued with the spirit of the meeting as to allow that some kind of official notice ought to be taken of the outrageous conduct of Mrs. Nevil Fitzwaren.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading THE MIDDLE COURSE Although so many conflicting rumours were abroad as to the unparalleled affront that had been offered to the Strawberry Leaf--some accounts had it that "dear Evelyn" had been called "a cat" within the hearing of the Mayor and other civic dignitaries of Middleham, while others were pleased to affirm that she had had her ears boxed before the eyes of the horrified reporter for the _Advertiser_--there was the implicit word of Brasset that he had been subjected not only to unchaste expressions in a foreign tongue, but had actually been in receipt of physical violence in his honourable endeavour to uphold the dignity and the discipline of the Crackanthorpe Hunt.