used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
deer-hunting
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From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
Gallagher
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From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
Suwanee
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From this reading Of course, my friend remained our guest during our stay on the Suwanee.
carry out
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of deer-hunting and fox running we had an abundance; but I did not enjoy it as formerly; neither did my companion--ardent sportsman though he was-- seem to take the delight in it which he had anticipated.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I began to feel as a stranger in my own house, and, feeling so, stayed but little at home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our time was occupied partly with the duties upon which we had been commanded, and partly in following the amusement of the chase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of the day was I abroad, with Gallagher as my companion.
