Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

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From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

speak to

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

feel admiration for

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

affected manners intended to impress others

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading THE ARGUMENT.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

fearless and daring

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

call forth

From this reading The Chase I sing, hounds, and their various breed, And no less various use.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

with fondness; with love

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

let have

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

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

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

praise vociferously

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Chase I sing, hounds, and their various breed, And no less various use.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Chase I sing, hounds, and their various breed, And no less various use.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

not any; not one

From this reading The Chase I sing, hounds, and their various breed, And no less various use.

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From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the fur of an otter

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

possessing material wealth

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

deliver by singing

From this reading The Chase I sing, hounds, and their various breed, And no less various use.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

attend a dance or a party without a female companion

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

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

From this reading THE ARGUMENT.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

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

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

relating to or celebrating a triumph

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

not carefully reworked or perfected or made smooth by polishing

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

the act of using

From this reading The subject proposed.--Address to his Royal Highness the Prince.--The origin of hunting.--The rude and unpolished manner of the first hunters.--Beasts at first hunted for food and sacrifice.--The grant made by God to man of the beasts, &c.--The regular manner of hunting first brought into this island by the Normans.--The best hounds and best horses bred here.--The advantage of this exercise to us, as islanders.--Address to gentlemen of estates.--Situation of the kennel and its several courts.--The diversion and employment of hounds in the kennel.--The different sorts of hounds for each different chase.-- Description of a perfect hound.--Of sizing and sorting of hounds.--The middle-sized hound recommended.--Of the large, deep-mouthed hound for hunting the stag and otter.--Of the lime-hound; their use on the borders of England and Scotland.--A physical account of scents.--Of good and bad scenting days.--A short admonition to my brethren of the couples.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The Chase I sing, hounds, and their various breed, And no less various use.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

during the time that

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading O thou Great Prince![2] Whom Cambria's towering hills proclaim their lord, Deign thou to hear my bold, instructive song.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading While grateful citizens with pompous show, Rear the triumphal arch, rich with the exploits Of thy illustrious house; while virgins pave Thy way with flowers, and, as the royal youth Passing they view, admire, and sigh in vain; While crowded theatres, too fondly proud _10 Of their exotic minstrels, and shrill pipes, The price of manhood, hail thee with a song, And airs soft-warbling; my hoarse-sounding horn Invites thee to the Chase, the sport of kings; Image of war, without its guilt.