used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
bull-baitings
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From this reading Of old, the masses had their bull-baitings, dog-fights, and cock-fights.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
cock-fights
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From this reading Of old, the masses had their bull-baitings, dog-fights, and cock-fights.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
deer-stalking
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From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
dog-fights
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From this reading Of old, the masses had their bull-baitings, dog-fights, and cock-fights.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
divisible by two
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
Fox-hunting
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From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
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 These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
grouse-shooting
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From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of old, the masses had their bull-baitings, dog-fights, and cock-fights.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
for more time
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Of old, the masses had their bull-baitings, dog-fights, and cock-fights.
not any; not one
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of old, the masses had their bull-baitings, dog-fights, and cock-fights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
oneself
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From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
and nothing more
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
pheasant-shooting
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From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
pheasantsnounUS /ˈfezənts/
plural of “pheasant” — large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
pigeon-shooting
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From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
rabbit-shooting
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From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
RECREATIONnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
recreations
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From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
not in physical motion
From this reading Fox-hunting, deer-stalking, grouse-shooting, pheasant-shooting, pigeon-shooting, and even rabbit-shooting still stand for a great deal among the best class of Englishmen.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of old, the masses had their bull-baitings, dog-fights, and cock-fights.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECREATION To amuse oneself is the great art of life.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the English point of view, the finest kind of amusement is to be obtained by killing something.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These, however, are no longer regarded as legitimate forms of amusement, and the masses, being for various reasons unable to hunt foxes and shoot pheasants, have to fall back on recreations in which killing takes place only by accident.
