used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
Blondel
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From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
Charost
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From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
in a serious manner
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
one or the other of two
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
and nothing more
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
not any; not one
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
others
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From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
patrolledverbUS /pəˈtroʊld/
inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
Pressavoix
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From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
Privé
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From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
one of four equal parts
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after, Jean Charost and Monsieur De Blondel appeared, and, joining the others, took part in their conversation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
St
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From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
having a supporting base
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading For about a quarter of an hour, the tent remained vacant of all but the clerks; but at the end of that time a group of several gentlemen entered it, and took their place on the northern side of the table, not sitting down, but standing together conversing earnestly, though in low tones.
ventingnounUS /ˈventɪŋ/
the act of venting
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
precisely as stated
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just behind the old stone cross on the green of the little village of St. Privé, about half a mile south of Pressavoix, a large pavilion was erected, not far from the bank of the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
which person or people
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Between the two poles which supported it was spread a great table covered with writing materials, with two or three candlesticks placed in no very seemly order.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Two men, who appeared to be clerks, were seated at the table mending pens, and venting dry jokes at one another; and round about the pavilion, at the distance of about fifty yards on either side, patrolled a number of archers of the King's Guard, to keep prying eyes and curious ears afar.
