Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading The Galloping Cooper greeted him as he hastened by.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

for the reason that

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading The Galloping Cooper greeted him as he hastened by.

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

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From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

having acquired or gained nothing

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading The Galloping Cooper greeted him as he hastened by.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

the act of departing

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The Galloping Cooper greeted him as he hastened by.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

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

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

engage in

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

in an obsequious manner

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

and nothing more

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

go across or through

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

by chance

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

in the near future

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

dependable

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

in or at that place or location

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

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

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

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

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

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

From this reading He was a gaunt man, by trade a cooper, and received this name because he was always in a hurry.

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

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

during the time that

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

which person or people

From this reading He started on, but waited a while at the gate, for the common people there, who greeted him obsequiously, to pass by; he could not accompany those who were driving to the fair only a poor little cow or a goat, or perhaps going empty-handed to make some small purchases.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arrayed in the velvet coat, on his head his broad hat adorned with a large silver buckle, and in his hand a stout stick, Landolin came through the door-way and said:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thoma, I'm going now; I want you and your mother to follow soon."