Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

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From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

plural of “code” — a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

the way of administering a business

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

to come or go into

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

divisible by two

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

the quality of being wordy and talkative

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

(chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

the quality of being spasmodic and irregular

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

held dear

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

not any; not one

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

past form of “pertain” — be relevant to

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

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From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

a large shallow dish used for serving food

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

a fine point of etiquette or petty formality

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

not in physical motion

From this reading More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

plural of “stronghold” — a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

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From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

emit long loud cries

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

in or at the place that

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

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

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

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From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

which person or people

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mungo, who had upheld ancient ceremony by his crude performance on the _piob mhor_, was the attendant upon the table,--an office he undertook with his bonnet on his head, “in token,” as his master whisperingty explained to Count Victor, “of his sometimes ill-informed purpose of conducting every formal task in Doom upon the strict letter of military codes as pertained in camps, garrisons, and strongholds.”

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading It was amusing to witness the poor fellow's pompous precision of movement as he stood behind his master's chair or helped the guest to his humble meal; the rigidity of his inactive moments, or the ridiculous jerkiness with which he passed a platter as 'twere to the time of a drill-sergeant's baton.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The wail of a mountain pipe, poorly played, as any one accustomed to its strains would have admitted, even if the instrument was one he loved, and altogether execrable in the ears of Montaiglon, called him to the _salle_, where Doom joined him in a meal whereof good Mungo's jugged hare formed no part.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “The Baron was telling me aboot your exploit wi' the Loch Sloy pairty.