Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

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

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

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

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

past form of “encroach” — advance beyond the usual limit

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

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From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading HOW THEY FOUGHT ROUND THE PEAT-RICK.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

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From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

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From this reading HOW THEY FOUGHT ROUND THE PEAT-RICK.

a word that is composed of parts from different languages (e.g., “monolingual” has a Greek prefix and a Latin root)

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

engage in

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

the act of making something (a product) from raw materials

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

the force of workers available

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

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From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

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

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

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

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

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From this reading HOW THEY FOUGHT ROUND THE PEAT-RICK.

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

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

a prescribed number

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

any competition

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading HOW THEY FOUGHT ROUND THE PEAT-RICK.

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From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

inferior in size or quality

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

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

From this reading HOW THEY FOUGHT ROUND THE PEAT-RICK.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

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

From this reading HOW THEY FOUGHT ROUND THE PEAT-RICK.

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

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

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

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading For generations past Gorsthwaite Moor had been a meeting place for gamblers from the little manufacturing towns that encroached on the furthest limits of the heath.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

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

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.

a late time of life

From this reading The police knew well enough that never a fine Sunday went by without adding its quota to the countless games of pitch-and-toss that had already been played on the moor; they had known it for years past, but had never been able to make a successful raid.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading Town-bred they were, for the most part, stunted and sickly-bodied; they spoke the uncouth, hybrid Yorkshire of the streets, not the rich Doric of the moor-folk.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But here and there you would find moor-reared men among them, a poacher may be, or one of the fast-dying race of moor-squireens.