used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
from appearances alone
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WATCHERS BY THE SEA.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
CharnounUS /tʃɑːr/
a charred substance
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
Charmouth
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From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
cidernounUS /ˈsaɪdər/
a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
well in the past; former
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
apart from; not including
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
a message received and understood
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
long-boat
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From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
Lyme
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From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
used to form the superlative
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
with low volume
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE WATCHERS BY THE SEA.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATCHERS BY THE SEA.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
WATCHERSnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE WATCHERS BY THE SEA.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
which person or people
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Half an hour later, every house in the village--except the little inn, was closed--and its inmates had apparently retired to rest, since not a light could be seen in any of the windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On its arrival, Peters was to gallop back and give information to the king, who would be prepared to start on the instant with his companions for the place of rendezvous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By this time, most of the inhabitants of the little town who had been at Lyme fair had returned, and a great number of them flocked to the inn, and made so much disturbance, that the hostess was fain to serve them, but she would not let them into the parlour, and after they had emptied a few pots of cider--that being the liquor for which Charmouth was renowned--they quietly departed.
Wyndham
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From this reading To avoid any chance of danger to his majesty, it had been arranged that Colonel Wyndham, attended by Harry Peters, should ride to the mouth of the Char about an hour before midnight, and there await the long-boat.
