Chapter XIV

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

how long something has existed

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

possessive form of “chamberlain” — British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

clothing in general

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

a flock of coots

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

take in solid food

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

divisible by two

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

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

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

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

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

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

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

engage in

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

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

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

an actor who travels around the country presenting plays

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

move upward

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

unusual or striking

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

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

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Several of his colleagues were seated at a long table that ran along the center of the room.

plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still, even in that age there was a certain indulgence among the elect for a man of acknowledged genius.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

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

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

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

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

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

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.

belonging to which person

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading And when he led them to a small table spread for three persons that was set in an embrasure of the window looking on to the street, and sat down to eat with them, covert glances were stolen at so singular a spectacle by more than one member of the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This man’s entrance with two nut-brown vagabonds, whose clothes were in tatters and had the appearance of having been drawn through a hedge, gave rise to not a little curiosity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WHEN a few minutes later Gervase and Anne, as wholesome as the pump in the courtyard could make them, were ushered by their new friend into the breakfast parlor of the Crown, they learned without surprise that his calling was that of a play-actor.