a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
with anger
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
annihilatedadjectiveUS /əˈnaɪəleɪtɪd/
destroyed completely
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
BETTY
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From this reading BETTY TRAPPS COMES TO NOTICE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
Castleborough
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From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading BETTY TRAPPS COMES TO NOTICE.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
cotton-balls
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From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
Degge
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From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading BETTY TRAPPS COMES TO NOTICE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
plebeiansnounUS /pləˈbiːənz/
plural of “plebeian” — one of the common people
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
Rockville
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From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
squirearchynoun
the gentry who own land (considered as a class)
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETTY TRAPPS COMES TO NOTICE.
TRAPPS
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From this reading BETTY TRAPPS COMES TO NOTICE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
vicinities
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From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simon Degge was angrily commented upon by the neighbouring squirearchy, for having thrown open the game on his estate to the farmers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “This is the way,” they said at their mutual dinners, “with these plebeians.
Woodburn
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From this reading The life of Rockville, Woodburn, and their vicinities presented little to chronicle for some time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having no taste for gentlemanly sport themselves, they would like to see it annihilated, and the landed proprietors reduced for amusement to flocking to Castleborough, and winding cotton-balls, or manufacturing stockings.”
