Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

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

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Stanchness be darned; they holes them!"

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From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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 "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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 "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

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From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading "Stanchness be darned; they holes them!"

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

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

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

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

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

From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading "And pray," said I, "is this your method of proceeding?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

not any; not one

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

injurious to physical or mental health

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

the local environment

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "And pray," said I, "is this your method of proceeding?"

like better; value more highly

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading "And pray," said I, "is this your method of proceeding?"

small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

express in words

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

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From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

without any others being included or involved

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

carry out

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

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

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Stanchness be darned; they holes them!"

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

a special situation

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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

From this reading "And pray," said I, "is this your method of proceeding?"

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

up to a particular time

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

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

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

male cat

From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

an irritating or obnoxious person

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "There never was sich dogs--there never was afore in Orange," said Tom.

which person or people

From this reading "No earthstoppers in these parts, Frank," cried Harry; "and as the object of these gentlemen is not to hunt solely for the fun of the thing, but to destroy a noxious varmint, they prefer a slow, sure, deep-mouthed dog, that does not press too closely on Pug, but lets him take his time about the coverts, till he comes into fair gunshot of these hunters, who are lying perdu as he runs to get a crack at him."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will say that, though they be English; and though they be too fast for fox, entirely, there never was sich dogs for deer" "But how the deuce," I interrupted, "can hounds be too fast, if they have bone and stanchness!"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And pray," said I, "is this your method of proceeding?"