Chapter II

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

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

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From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

plural of “bookseller” — the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

caused to hear poorly or not at all

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

have as a logical consequence

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

elaborate or showy attire and accessories

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

an ethnic group speaking Flemish and living in northern and western Belgium

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

the quality of being ghastly

From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

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

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

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

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

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

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

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

From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

United States publisher of magazines (1898-1967)

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

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

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

most frequent or common

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

strike, usually with the fist

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

worn away as by water or ice or wind

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

having a supporting base

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

a large gathering of people

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

push forcefully

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

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

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

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

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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From this reading A certain grimness that invested him made the wayfarers careful not to jostle him.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

a Caucasian

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.

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

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He moved with a certain arrogant, swaggering assurance, despite his shabby finery.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading In that throng of busy, peaceful citizens he was like a wolf loping across a field of sheep; and those whom he met made haste to give him the wall, though it should entail thrusting themselves or their fellows into the filth of the kennel.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading His Flemish beaver worn at a damn-me cock, his long sword thrust up behind by the hand that rested upon the pummel, his useless spurs--which a pot-boy at the Paul’s Head had scoured to a silvery brightness--providing martial music to his progress.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading ALBEMARLE’S ANTECHAMBER Through the noisy bustle of Paul’s Yard the Colonel took his way, his ears deafened by the “What d’ye lack?” of the bawling prentices standing before The Flower of Luce, The White Greyhound, The Green Dragon, The Crown, The Red Bull, and all the other signs that distinguished the shops in that long array, among which the booksellers were predominant.