Chapter VIII · The Great Carnival

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

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

a batter who bunts

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

take in liquids

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

first in order of birth

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

set up or found

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

brought together in one place

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

the act of departing

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

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

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

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

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

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

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

a message received and understood

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

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

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

engage in

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

according to the clock

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

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

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

a quantity of money

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

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

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In addition to this was a bag of cut hay and corn for my consumption, and a large hamper of food and drink for the party.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

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

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

the act of using

From this reading Two chairs were put into the back of the cart for the use of the ladies, and the men sat in front, with the two eldest Bunter children on the floor, making the party six in number.

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

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

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

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

at the time that

From this reading In the morning my master was up early, but he did not go to market, and it was quite nine o’clock when he harnessed me to the cart and drove round to the front door.

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

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a small knot of neighbours interested in our starting, and I found that a plumber and his wife were going with us.

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

From this reading I gathered from the conversation of the men that they were both fond of betting, and that Mr. King had received overnight a ‘tip,’ that is, information concerning a certain horse, which would enable him to make a large sum of money that day.