Chapter II

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

From this reading A STRIKING LIKENESS.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

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From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

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

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

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From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

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

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

Englishman and Cavalier poet whose lyric poetry was favored by Charles I (1595-1639)

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

a man of refinement

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

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

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading A STRIKING LIKENESS.

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

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

march in a procession

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

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

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

come together

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

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From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

and nothing more

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

arrange in a container

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

domestic swine

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

on the contrary

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

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

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

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

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading A STRIKING LIKENESS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

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

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

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

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

not known or well known

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

not known

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

meriting respect or esteem

From this reading "Can he jump?" asked Allan, as he scrutinized the lean, upstanding bay; not a bad kind of horse by any means, but with that shabby, under-groomed and over-worked appearance common to hirelings.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

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

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The meet was at the Pig and Whistle, at Melbury, nine miles off.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had only arrived on the previous afternoon, and he was sallying forth in the crisp March morning, on an unknown horse in an unfamiliar country, to hunt with a pack whose master's name he had heard for the first time that day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Rather a near meet--compared with the usual appointments of the South Sarum hounds--the ostler remarked, as Allan Carew mounted a hired hunter in the yard of the Duke's Head, chief, and indeed only possible inn for a gentleman to put up at, in the little village of Matcham, a small but prosperous hamlet, lying in a hollow of the hills between Salisbury and Andover.