Chapter IV

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

anew

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading "Sha'n't go no quicker; ain't paid no more for looking sharp.

(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 The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

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

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

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

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

a state at a particular time

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

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

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Sha'n't go no quicker; ain't paid no more for looking sharp.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

an idea or conclusion having general application

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading "Hang you; open the gate, and look sharp," is the probable reply, as the money is handed down.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading "Hang you; open the gate, and look sharp," is the probable reply, as the money is handed down.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

an expression of greeting

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

moving with great haste

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

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

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

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

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

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

From this reading "Sha'n't go no quicker; ain't paid no more for looking sharp.

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

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

not any; not one

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

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

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading "Sha'n't go no quicker; ain't paid no more for looking sharp.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading "Hang you; open the gate, and look sharp," is the probable reply, as the money is handed down.

more quickly

From this reading "Sha'n't go no quicker; ain't paid no more for looking sharp.

a safe place

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Hang you; open the gate, and look sharp," is the probable reply, as the money is handed down.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

express in words

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

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

From this reading "Sha'n't go no quicker; ain't paid no more for looking sharp.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading "Hang you; open the gate, and look sharp," is the probable reply, as the money is handed down.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

sullen or moody

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

carry out

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

up to a particular time

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

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

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

precisely as stated

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

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

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

at the time that

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

during the time that

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

which person or people

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading What Pillings likes best is, on a market morning to keep the gate shut, and then when the farmers come hurrying up and shout: "Now then, gate; hi! gate," he will turn out, look up and down the road, and go slowly up to the tax-cart, or whatever the indignant individual may be in, and say "Toll."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When he is not in a hopeless condition he is as smart as needs be, and a very 'cute man indeed it would have to be who could manage to evade the toll while the Man at the Gate was on the look-out.

a late time of life

From this reading The latter event has become more frequent of late years, as, unlike the generality of things, the older he gets the _tighter_ he gets, and often people are surprised to find the gate open and no one to take the money, "Old Sulky" being drunk in bed, and his wife having taken refuge with a neighbour until her husband is all right again.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Hang you; open the gate, and look sharp," is the probable reply, as the money is handed down.