used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
BEATUS
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From this reading "BEATUS ILLE ..."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
coursingnounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪŋ/
hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
dissociateverbUS /dɪˈsoʊsieɪt/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading What, on this earth, is true happiness?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
the act of departing
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading What, on this earth, is true happiness?
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
haresnounUS /herz/
plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
ILLE
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From this reading "BEATUS ILLE ..."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What, on this earth, is true happiness?
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What, on this earth, is true happiness?
one's
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From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
and nothing more
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
terriersnounUS /ˈteriərz/
plural of “terrier” — any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What, on this earth, is true happiness?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading What, on this earth, is true happiness?
tussleverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading To be able to dissociate one's self from the tussle and tangle of the political arena.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, on this earth, is true happiness?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the morning he goes out coursing; starts three hares, two of which are caught by his terriers; this is a real triumph.
which person or people
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is no such happy man on this earth as your landed proprietor, who only learns what is going on in the political world from the columns of his daily paper.
