used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
acerbitynoun
a sharp bitterness
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading The question was argued at considerable length.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
confined by bonds
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
FEUDnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading THE TRUMPETON FEUD IS SETTLED.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRUMPETON FEUD IS SETTLED.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
immediately past
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The question was argued at considerable length.
MatchingadjectiveUS /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
being two identical
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
Omnium
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From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Is a landed proprietor bound, or is he not, to keep foxes for the amusement of his neighbours?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE TRUMPETON FEUD IS SETTLED.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUMPETON FEUD IS SETTLED.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
TRUMPETON
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From this reading THE TRUMPETON FEUD IS SETTLED.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the summer considerable acerbity had been added to the matter by certain articles which had appeared in certain sporting papers, in which the new Duke of Omnium was accused of neglecting his duty to the county in which a portion of his property lay.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading In these fine early autumn days spent at Matching, the great Trumpeton Wood question was at last settled.
