(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
(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 Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
arquebusiers
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From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
CantonounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
From this reading _Dr. Syntax_, Canto XIV.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
Dr
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From this reading _Dr. Syntax_, Canto XIV.
drainedadjectiveUS /dreɪnd/
emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
evasionnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒən/
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
exchequernounUS /ˈekstʃekər/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
a social unit living together
From this reading VIPONT'S HOUSEHOLD.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
Leslie
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From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
Lintstock
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From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
social deportment
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
others
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From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
participate in games or sport
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
with speed
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
on the contrary
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
Roland's
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From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
in the near future
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
SyntaxnounUS /ˈsɪntæks/
the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
From this reading _Dr. Syntax_, Canto XIV.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
VIPONT'S
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From this reading VIPONT'S HOUSEHOLD.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading But now it chanced that Roland's purse was drained too; and though hospitality and the manners of the time forbade the least evasion of this visit, or rather visitation, old Lintstock had fully participated in the consternation it occasioned his master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
at the time that
From this reading "At length they to the house retreated, And round the supper soon were seated; When the time quickly passed away, And gay good humour closed the day."
belonging to which person
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having lost all their money at play with the French and Spaniards, Roland's two comrades, the captain of the arquebusiers, and Leslie, his lieutenant, had both invited themselves to sup with him on that evening, according (as he has already stated) to an arrangement the three friends had made--that he whose exchequer was low should dine or sup with the others.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading _Dr. Syntax_, Canto XIV.
