adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
bed-room
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From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
door-post
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From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
down-stairs
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From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
FiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
Flogs
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From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
foxnounUS /fɑːks/
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
gentleman-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
how
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From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
imprudentlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/
in an imprudent manner
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
LeadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In an instant I took my gun from the corner, ran down-stairs and out of the house in such a hurry, that I imprudently struck my face against the door-post.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
vanquishes
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From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading One morning I saw, through the windows of my bed-room, that a large pond not far off was covered with wild ducks.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The very recollection of those amusements gives me fresh spirits, and creates a warm wish for a repetition of them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _An encounter between the Baron's nose and a door-post, with its wonderful effects--Fifty brace of ducks and other fowl destroyed by one shot--Flogs a fox out of his skin--Leads an old sow home in a new way, and vanquishes a wild boar._ It was some time before I could obtain a commission in the army, and for several months I was perfectly at liberty to sport away my time and money in the most gentleman-like manner.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may easily imagine that I spent much of both out of town with such gallant fellows as knew how to make the most of an open forest country.
