Chapter XIII

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

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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From this reading “Ah!

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

(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 For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

from appearances alone

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

possessive form of “be” — a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

for the reason that

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

the state of having two spouses at the same time

From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

affected with madness or insanity

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

no longer in use

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

cause to move by pulling

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

in or to another place

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

a quad with a square body

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

set up or found

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

destroyed or killed

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

give free rein to

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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

From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

by a particular locality

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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 There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

be amazed at

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

the force of workers available

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

of or relating to an oracle

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

propel with a paddle

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

payment for insurance

From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

the bank of a river

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

try to get or reach

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

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

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

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

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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From this reading Real tom-foolery _that_ is!--I calls it settin’ a premium on bigamy!”

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

sailing barge used especially in East Anglia

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

which person or people

From this reading The individual who delivered himself of these oracular remarks was a certain Samuel Rikewood, locally known as “Riverside Sam”--because he was never found elsewhere than _on_ the river or _near_ the river, though up to the present he had escaped being _in_ the river, which was something of a marvel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

past form of “wobble” — move unsteadily

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

an established custom

From this reading For he was wont to paddle about in a crazy old wherry, cracked in many places, and apparently out of all balance, looking more like a disused tub than a boat, and with this uneasy craft he wobbled to and fro, offering his services to such stray tourists and visitors who might seek to indulge themselves in the mild and meditative sport of fishing.

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

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From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!

but in spite of that

From this reading There be’s many a woman wot’s ’appy to know ’er man’s gone an’ not likely to come back--many on ’em, I sez!--reg’lar flim-flammeries an’ gad-abouts wot ain’t wuth ’arf-a-crown a week for keep an’ yet Gov’nment lets them draw more money than their men wot’s doin’ the fightin’!