Chapter VI

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

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

later than; following

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

(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 women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

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

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

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

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

a short personal letter

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

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From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

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From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

plural of “complexion” — the coloring of a person's face

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

a man from your own country

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

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From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

a river in central Europe that arises in northwestern Czechoslovakia and flows northward through Germany to empty into the North Sea

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

in or to another place

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

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From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

in a tastelessly garish manner

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

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From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the head of a state government

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

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

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

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

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

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From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

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From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

not any; not one

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

keep busy with

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

plural of “pike” — a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

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From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

on the contrary

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

term of address for a man

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

confined on all sides

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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

From this reading AFTER ESCAPING A FALL INTO THE ELBE, I AM IN DANGER OF FALLING IN LOVE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

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

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

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

From this reading They were all gaudily dressed in hoods, cloaks, and fardingales, of many colours, among which the Danish red predominated.

which person or people

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading By command of the magistrates, the whole regiment had free inquartering on the burgesses; and thus, after marching our colours, under a guard of pikes with pipes sounding, to the residence of Sir Donald, who had been invited to occupy the mansion of our good countryman the governor, I looked about for my billet, which, as I have said, was at a corner of the Platz, and almost opposite the great church of the town.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Though the majority of the inhabitants of Glückstadt had retired to adjacent villages or elsewhere, on the town being occupied by foreign troops, a considerable crowd surrounded us in the market-place, attracted no doubt by the martial and imposing aspect of the garb we wore.

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From this reading The women--they interested me most, of course--seemed to be all rather pretty, with blooming complexions and fair tresses; and I--being fresh from King's College--was reminded of those yellow-haired dwellers by the banks of the Elbe, of whom I had read in Lucan.