Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A RIOT IN CHEAPSIDE.

later than; following

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

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From this reading A RIOT IN CHEAPSIDE.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Cry clubs for prentices!"

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Cry clubs for prentices!"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Down with them!

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

communicated in words

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

a boy or man

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cry clubs for prentices!"

set up or found

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

plural of “grunt” — the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

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

From this reading A RIOT IN CHEAPSIDE.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

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

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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 --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading Cry clubs for prentices!"

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading A RIOT IN CHEAPSIDE.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Down with them!

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

characterized by variety

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

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

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

in or at the place that

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

which person or people

From this reading The scholar attended in a kind of dumb trance to the interview between Ravenshaw and the boatman, who was a powerful, leather-faced fellow, one that listened intently, scrutinised keenly, and expressed himself in quick nods and short grunts.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading --_The Shoemaker's Holiday._ Wan and tremulous, after a night of half-sleep varied by ominous dreams, Master Holyday was led by the captain, in the early morning, to the wharf where was to be found the waterman whom Ravenshaw knew he could trust.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Down with them!