used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
ArgentnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
Argent's
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From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
BabelnounUS /ˈbæbəl/
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
broguenoun
a thick and heavy shoe
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
chantier
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From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading CHILDREN OF THE FOREST.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
everybody's
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From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CHILDREN OF THE FOREST.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
gensnounUS /dʒenz/
family based on male descent
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
only a very short time before
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
intermingledverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
laconicadjectiveUS /lɑːˈkɑːnɪk/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading 'Weel, they must be,' was the laconic reply.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
lumbermen's
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From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
the force of workers available
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'Weel, they must be,' was the laconic reply.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHILDREN OF THE FOREST.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
pannikinnoun
a small pan or cup (usually of tin)
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
partook
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From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
patoisnounUS /ˌpæˈtwɑː/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading 'Weel, they must be,' was the laconic reply.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
TablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHILDREN OF THE FOREST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Weel, they must be,' was the laconic reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
tobacco-smoking
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From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
not known
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
Weel
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From this reading 'Weel, they must be,' was the laconic reply.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There could hardly be a wider contrast than between Captain Argent's usual dinner at his regimental mess, and that of which he now partook in the lumbermen's shanty.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tables and chairs were as unknown as forks and dishes among the _gens de chantier_; a large pot of tea, dipped into by everybody's pannikin, served for beer and wine; pork was the _piece de resistance_, and tobacco-smoking the dessert; during all of which a Babel of tongues went on in French patois, intermingled with an occasional remark in Irish or Scottish brogue.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Your men seem to be temperance folk,' observed Argent to the foreman.
