used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Sir Jasper, for his part, ate with appetite this morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Sir Jasper, for his part, ate with appetite this morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
for the reason that
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
terminate
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
drawlnounUS /drɔːl/
a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
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 There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Jasper, for his part, ate with appetite this morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Jasper, for his part, ate with appetite this morning.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
LOYALadjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
Maurice
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From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
come together
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sir Jasper, for his part, ate with appetite this morning.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
Royd
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From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
express in words
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
have in common
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
sharpeningverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir Jasper, for his part, ate with appetite this morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LOYAL MEET TWO days later Sir Jasper and Maurice sat at breakfast.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a meet of hounds that morning, and, because the hour was early, Lady Royd was not down to share the meal.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The unrest of the past weeks had been like a wind from the north to him, sharpening his vigour, driving out the little weaknesses and doubts bred of long inaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading It was cold enough after full sunrise, she was wont to say, with her lazy, laughing drawl, and not the most devoted wife could be expected to break her fast by candlelight.
