Chapter XV

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

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

a female actor

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

in actual fact

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Historians, as well as doctors, agree to differ.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

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

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

be different

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Historians, as well as doctors, agree to differ.

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

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

past form of “exercise” — put to use

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

the act of departing

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

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

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

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

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

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

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

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

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

an amount of time

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

a human being

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

have sovereign power

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

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

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Historians, as well as doctors, agree to differ.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was a motley assemblage, at any rate, peculiar about the shape of its coat, and the cut of its trousers; not too particular as to the delicacy of its language, but much exercised in its mind where it was going to sleep.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Historians differ as to whether the Merry Monarch did or did not, on a certain occasion, actually patronise this meeting in person, accompanied by a notorious play actress; but that does not matter.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

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

From this reading _An Introduction to Billy Platt._ It was the eve of the Wincastle races which were first started in that period so fruitful of duchesses--the reign of old Rowley.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The quaint country town of Wincastle was full to the over-flowing, and the oldest inhabitant pledged his word at the bar of the Black Bull that he had never set eyes on such a big crowd.