used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Buckhounds
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From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
Dubarry
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From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE HUNT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
and nothing more
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
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 A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
Marlyadjective
of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
steadfastlyadverbUS /ˈstedfæstli/
with resolute determination
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
up to a particular time
From this reading On this occasion, his Majesty had stated that he would hunt till four P. M.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
in or at the place that
From this reading A long rank of carriages filled the Forest at Marly where the King was carrying on what was called an afternoon hunt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
which person or people
From this reading Countess Dubarry, who had her own game in view, promised herself that she would hunt the King as steadfastly as he would the deer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Master of the Buckhounds had deer so selected that he could let the one out which would run before the hounds just as long as suited the sovereign.
