Chapter IX

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

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

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

From this reading 'Where are the papers, Harry?' she asked.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading 'Where are the papers, Harry?' she asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

in good time

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

plural of “birth” — the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

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

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

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

From this reading THE CUB-HUNTING.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

a room used for dining

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

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

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

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

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

not one, and not any

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

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

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

not taken into account

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading THE CUB-HUNTING.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

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

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Now, though the 'fair Lucretia,' as her friends frequently called her, cared nothing about the war in Egypt, she liked to read about the movements of 'the upper ten thousand'--their births, marriages, deaths, and so forth--to all of which she addressed herself first, as a City man does to the money article.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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

From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

in or at the place that

From this reading 'Where are the papers, Harry?' she asked.

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From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.

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From this reading Sir Harry and his sister were the first who appeared, and the latter looked round for the morning papers, but could see none.

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From this reading The gong for breakfast sounded betimes at Hurdell Hall on the morning of the first day's cub-hunting, as an early hour is always most favourable for scent, and, as several guests were invited, an ample meal was spread in the great dining-room, the several bay windows of which overlooked the terrace and stately chase that spread far away beyond it.