Chapter XXV

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

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

later than; following

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

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From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

set up or found

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

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

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

vigorously passionate

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

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

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

a brief written record

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

term of address for a man

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

carry out

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

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

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

the upper part of anything

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading Take note that a robber, vagabond and thief is in hiding in this village."

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

in a violent manner

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

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

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

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

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

at the time that

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

which person or people

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

in the company of; together with

From this reading SUCCESS AND DISAPPOINTMENT Thus it was that when Sir Humphrey Challoner, after his lengthy interview with Mittachip, stepped out of the porch of the Royal George on his way to the Court House, he found the village green singularly animated.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

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

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A number of yokels, including quite a goodly contingent of women and youngsters, were crowding round Master Inch, the beadle, who was ringing his bell violently and shouting at the top of his lusty voice,— "Oyez!