Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

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

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

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

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

possessive form of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

deem to be

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

the act of departing

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

-ing form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

a man of refinement

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

an established custom

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

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

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

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

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

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

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

full of life and energy

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

social deportment

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

and nothing more

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

expecting unquestioning obedience

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

by chance

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading THE RACES.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

closely encircling

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

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

From this reading THE RACES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

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

From this reading He was, however, more intimate at Brown Hall than at any other house; and he had now been asked over there, to spend the few days previous to his final departure from County Leitrim.

plural of “trainer” — one who trains other persons or animals

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

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From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

lacking principles or moral scruples

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

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

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

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

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Although we have hitherto only seen Ussher as a guest at Ballycloran, or figuring as a lion at Mary Brady's wedding, he was, nevertheless, in the habit of frequenting much better society, and was not unfrequently a guest at the houses of certain gentlemen in the neighbourhood of Carrick-on-Shannon.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

at the time that

From this reading For Ussher could assume the manners of a gentleman when he chose, and moreover, be a lively and agreeable companion; and this, perhaps, quite as much as the attribute, made him somewhat of a favourite among many of the surrounding gentry.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

which person or people

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The establishment at Brown Hall consisted of Jonas Brown, the father--an irritable, overbearing magistrate, a greedy landlord, and an unprincipled father--and his two sons, who had both been brought up to consider sport their only business; horses and dogs their only care; grooms and trainers the only persons worthy of attention, and the mysteries of the field and the stable the only pursuits which were fit to be cultivated with industry or learnt with precision.