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From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sir Francis, who, except for the Union peerage, was as big a man as Lord Thormanby, kept race horses too.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sir Francis, who, except for the Union peerage, was as big a man as Lord Thormanby, kept race horses too.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
a period of 100 years
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
constitutionallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəli/
according to the constitution
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
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 ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
apart from; not including
From this reading Sir Francis, who, except for the Union peerage, was as big a man as Lord Thormanby, kept race horses too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Francis, who, except for the Union peerage, was as big a man as Lord Thormanby, kept race horses too.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
Francis
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From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
Lentaigne
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From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
the force of workers available
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
peeragenounUS /ˈpɪrədʒ/
the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
any competition
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
ROSNACREE
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From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
term of address for a man
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
Thormanby
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From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sir Francis, who, except for the Union peerage, was as big a man as Lord Thormanby, kept race horses too.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSNACREE HOUSE was built early in the 19th century by the Lentaigne of that day, one Sir Francis.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Lord Thormanby, who rejoiced in a brand new Union peerage and was a wealthy man, kept race horses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the beginning of that century the Irish gentry were still an aristocracy.
which person or people
From this reading They ruled, and had among their number men who were gentlemen of the grand style, capable of virile passions and striking deeds, incapable, constitutionally and by training, of the prudent foresight of careful tradesmen.
