Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

in addition

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

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

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

a university in England

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

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

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

emanating from God

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

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

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

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

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

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

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

engage in

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

comparative of “neat” — clean or organized

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

an artist who paints

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

someone who plays the bagpipe

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

the person in charge of a post office

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

a male human offspring

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

a person who changes location

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The author added also some lines "upon the Birthday of his sonne Iohn," beginning-- "God blesse thee, Iohn, And make thee such an one That I may joy In calling thee my son.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

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

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

at the time that

From this reading Thou art my ninth, And by it I divine That thou shalt live To love the Muses Nine."_ JOHN MILTON, _when he was at college, ventured down among the Character-writers in his two pieces on the University Carrier.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The collection was enlarged by addition under separate title-page of "A Cater-Character, thrown out of a box by an Experienced Gamester"-which gave Characters of an Apparitor, a Painter, a Pedlar, and a Piper.

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From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

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

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.

a late time of life

From this reading Thomas Hobson had been for sixty years carrier between Cambridge and the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate Street, London.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading _The other characters in "Whimzies" were an Almanac-maker, a Ballad-monger, a Decoy, an Exchange-man, a Forester, a Gamester, an Hospital-man, a Jailer, a Keeper, a Launderer, a Metal-man, a Neater, an Ostler, a Postmaster, a Quest-man, a Ruffian, a Sailor, a Traveller, an Under-Sheriff, a Wine-Soaker, a Xantippean, a Jealous Neighbour, a Zealous Brother.