Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

(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 _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

for the most part

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

a farm where dairy products are produced

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

set up or found

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

and nothing more

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

past form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

term of address for a man

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

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From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The hogs fell chiefly to his care, which he carefully waited on at home, and attended to fairs; on which occasion he was liable to many jokes, his own size being, with much ale, rendered little inferior to that of the beasts he sold.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

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

From this reading He occupied a small piece of land of his own, besides which he rented a considerable deal more.

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

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His wife milked his cows, managed his dairy, and followed the markets with butter and eggs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._ Parson Adams came to the house of parson Trulliber, whom he found stript into his waistcoat, with an apron on, and a pail in his hand, just come from serving his hogs; for Mr Trulliber was a parson on Sundays, but all the other six might more properly be called a farmer.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He was indeed one of the largest men you should see, and could have acted the part of Sir John Falstaff without stuffing.