aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
anew
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
farm-house
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From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
forester's
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From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
set up or found
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
HUNTING-PARTY
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From this reading THE HUNTING-PARTY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
jauntsnounUS /dʒɔːnts/
plural of “jaunt” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
take the midday meal
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
and nothing more
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
a human being
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
not often
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
that is looked for
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not appear regularly at meals, his jaunts often taking him so far from home that he was obliged to lunch at some forester's place or farm-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNTING-PARTY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
under normal conditions
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
Villica
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From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His old passion for the chase seemed to have again taken full possession of him: he was seldom found in the castle, his days being mostly passed in roaming about the forests.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
belonging to which person
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He usually returned late, and spent the evening in his own apartments with Doctor Fabian, the only person whose society he sought.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Weeks rolled away, but the arrival of the young landlord had produced little change in Villica.
