Chapter XII

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "'S'ffect o' country air," murmured Lord Alvaston, "look at Ben."

(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 "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

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From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

the formal act of approving

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "'S'ffect o' country air," murmured Lord Alvaston, "look at Ben."

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From this reading "Aye, Dalroyd and Alton have all the luck!" exclaimed Mr. Marchdale with youthful petulance.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading "'S'ffect o' country air," murmured Lord Alvaston, "look at Ben."

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "'S'ffect o' country air," murmured Lord Alvaston, "look at Ben."

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From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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From this reading "Dem'd queer thing, but I feel dooced sleepy!" yawned the Marquis.

past form of “dice” — cut into cubes

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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From this reading "Dem'd queer thing, but I feel dooced sleepy!" yawned the Marquis.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

half asleep

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Aye, Dalroyd and Alton have all the luck!" exclaimed Mr. Marchdale with youthful petulance.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Dem'd queer thing, but I feel dooced sleepy!" yawned the Marquis.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Aye, Dalroyd and Alton have all the luck!" exclaimed Mr. Marchdale with youthful petulance.

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading "Dem'd queer thing, but I feel dooced sleepy!" yawned the Marquis.

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From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

staying power

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "'S'ffect o' country air," murmured Lord Alvaston, "look at Ben."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "Aye, Dalroyd and Alton have all the luck!" exclaimed Mr. Marchdale with youthful petulance.

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From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "'S'ffect o' country air," murmured Lord Alvaston, "look at Ben."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

without restrictions or stipulations or further payments

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

in a petulant manner

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading "Aye, Dalroyd and Alton have all the luck!" exclaimed Mr. Marchdale with youthful petulance.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "Dem'd queer thing, but I feel dooced sleepy!" yawned the Marquis.

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From this reading "'S'ffect o' country air," murmured Lord Alvaston, "look at Ben."

past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

term of address for a man

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

in a sleepy manner

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading "Dem'd queer thing, but I feel dooced sleepy!" yawned the Marquis.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

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

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

a special situation

From this reading "Dem'd queer thing, but I feel dooced sleepy!" yawned the Marquis.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

having come into contact

From this reading "Sink me!" murmured Lord Alvaston, "sink me if I've touched an ace all the evening!"

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From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading WHEREIN IS MUCH TALK BUT LITTLE ACTION Mr. Marchdale threw down his cards pettishly and swore, Lord Alvaston, sprawling in his chair, surveyed his slender legs with drowsy approval, the Marquis of Alton yawned and Mr. Dalroyd shuffled for a new deal; hard by the Captain and Sir Jasper diced sleepily and in the ingle Sir Benjamin snored outright.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading "Aye, Dalroyd and Alton have all the luck!" exclaimed Mr. Marchdale with youthful petulance.