used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
baskverbUS /bæsk/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
placed crosswise
From this reading Eight ducks crossed the road in Indian file.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
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 Eight ducks crossed the road in Indian file.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight ducks crossed the road in Indian file.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Eight ducks crossed the road in Indian file.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He filled a pipe slowly and meditated.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
Fox-and-Hounds
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From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He filled a pipe slowly and meditated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Eight ducks crossed the road in Indian file.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
meditated
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From this reading He filled a pipe slowly and meditated.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
perpetuatingverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “perpetuate” — cause to continue or prevail
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He filled a pipe slowly and meditated.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Eight ducks crossed the road in Indian file.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He filled a pipe slowly and meditated.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
sun-streaked
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From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_The power of perpetuating our property in our families is one of the most valuable and interesting circumstances belonging to it._” Burke, _Reflections on the Revolution_ The rainy night was followed by a sun-streaked morning.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within, a cheerful bustle in the bar announced the near arrival of opening time.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Lord Peter, having wrapped himself affectionately round an abnormal quantity of bacon and eggs, strolled out to bask at the door of the “Fox-and-Hounds.”
