used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
CripplesnounUS /ˈkrɪpəlz/
plural of “cripple” — someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
FENTON
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be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
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a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
GrubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "IF WE FIGHT....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
LAVINIA
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characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
mugsnounUS /mʌɡz/
plural of “mug” — the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
and nothing more
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
patenounUS /peɪt/
liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
pewternounUS /ˈpjuːtər/
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
express in words
From this reading WHAT SAY YOU TO LAVINIA FENTON?"
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
shinyadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪni/
reflecting light
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT SAY YOU TO LAVINIA FENTON?"
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big room of the "Angel and Sun" hard by Cripples Gate was the scene of loud talk, louder laughter and the clank of pewter mugs on the solid oaken table.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "IF WE FIGHT....
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT SAY YOU TO LAVINIA FENTON?"
at the time that
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The fat landlord, divested of his wig, which he only wore on high days and holidays, was rubbing his shiny pate with satisfaction.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Grub Street writers were his best customers, and when they had money in their pockets they were uneasy until it was gone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHAT SAY YOU TO LAVINIA FENTON?"
