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Chapter XXI
Where's the jolly host You told me of? 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host. Lover's Progress. Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn. It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Where's the jolly host You told me of?”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.”
during the time that
From this reading “It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
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From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
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From this reading Lover's Progress.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
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From this reading Lover's Progress.
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
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From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
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From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
during the time that
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'T has been my custom ever To parley with mine host.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Morton reached the borough town without meeting with any remarkable adventure, and alighted at the little inn.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where's the jolly host You told me of?
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From this reading It had occurred to him more than once, while upon his journey, that his resumption of the dress which he had worn while a youth, although favourable to his views in other respects, might render it more difficult for him to remain incognito.
