used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
BustardnounUS /ˈbʌstərd/
large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes
From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
Bustards
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From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading A neighbour of his cultivated hawking, and spared no expense in the noble pastime.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
Dowe
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From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading A neighbour of his cultivated hawking, and spared no expense in the noble pastime.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
hawkingnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪŋ/
English theoretical physicist (born in 1942)
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
hawksnounUS /hɔːks/
plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
Heron-hawking
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From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
IcelandnounUS /ˈaɪslənd/
an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A neighbour of his cultivated hawking, and spared no expense in the noble pastime.
not any; not one
From this reading A neighbour of his cultivated hawking, and spared no expense in the noble pastime.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A neighbour of his cultivated hawking, and spared no expense in the noble pastime.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading A neighbour of his cultivated hawking, and spared no expense in the noble pastime.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
Rabbit-hole
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From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading A neighbour of his cultivated hawking, and spared no expense in the noble pastime.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
Stock-dove
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From this reading Heron-hawking.--Great Bustard.--Stock-dove in Rabbit-hole.-- "Dowe" Dogs.--Search for Bustards' Eggs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
Thetford
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From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were to see a little more hawking.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The boys debated some time whether they should accept this invitation or not.
which person or people
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One of the gentlemen who shot their hawk was kind enough to give them an invitation to spend a few days at his house near Thetford, with the promise that he would show them some hawking carried on in the good old fashion, and with splendid hawks brought from Iceland.
