used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
(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 Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
comprehendsverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhendz/
third-person singular of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
deer-stealing
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From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
enormities
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From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
at any time
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
feloniesnounUS /ˈfeləniz/
plural of “felony” — a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
inhibitionsnounUS /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “inhibition” — (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
something that is lost
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
the force of workers available
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
a particular point in time
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
not any; not one
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
a human being
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
only a very short time before
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
sportsmennounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmɪn/
plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The temptation is irresistible; for most men are sportsmen by constitution: and there is such an inherent spirit for hunting in human nature, as scarce any inhibitions can restrain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
in the direction of
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
except if; if not
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
Waltham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Hence, towards the beginning of this century all this country was wild about deer-stealing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Waltham blacks at length committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe and sanguinary act called the "Black Act," which now comprehends more felonies than any law that ever was framed before.
but in spite of that
From this reading Though large herds of deer do much harm to the neighbourhood, yet the injury to the morals of the people is of more moment than the loss of their crops.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Unless he was a hunter, as they affected to call themselves, no young person was allowed to be possessed of manhood or gallantry.
