Chapter III

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

placed in a grave

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

a social or business visitor

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

-ing form of “consort” — keep company with; hang out with

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

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From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

be amazed at

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

the force of workers available

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

express in words

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

only a very short time before

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

plural of “sympathizer” — a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

fearless daring

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

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

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I marvel at his temerity in landing here, for there must be a price upon his head in England.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

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

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

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

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.

possessive form of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Doubtless he was consorting with some of our Jacobite sympathizers at the Whale’s Head--a fitting place for such an intrigue!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

at the time that

From this reading “I have heard of this Colonel O’Donnell,” said my father when I had made an end.

which person or people

From this reading “He was in Scotland with Prince Charles--one of the Irish crew who bogged a promising venture, if what men say be true.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A CALLER IN THE NIGHT We sat late at dinner that night, for my father must needs have me repeat at length the tale of my experiences during the day, revealing a perturbation unusual in him, although Peter Corlaer ate on with placid solemnity, scarce a flicker of interest in his little eyes that were almost buried behind their ramparts of flesh.