used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
move towards
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
HastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
Kalondai
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From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
engage in
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
come together
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
nagverbUS /næɡ/
bother persistently with trivial complaints
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
nagsnounUS /næɡz/
plural of “nag” — someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
notablesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəbəlz/
plural of “notable” — a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
participate in games or sport
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
postilionnoun
someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
Pressburgnoun
capital and largest city of Slovakia
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
privatis
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From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
præcedunt
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From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
publica
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From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
express in words
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
SimplexadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpleks/
allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
sledges
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From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
splashedadjectiveUS /splæʃt/
(of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
carry out
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
a special situation
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Hasten, little nag, gallop and fly, At home thy mistress sick doth lie.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
trumpeternounUS /ˈtrʌmpətər/
a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading As the deputies approached the gate, Simplex seized his trumpet--it was the custom when notables drew near to play in their honor a selection of the choicest melodies--and played a tune, the text of which begins with these words:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
precisely as stated
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The carnival was now pretty far advanced, when a postilion arrived to say that the deputation was already on its homeward way, and the town was to send four fresh horses to meet it, so that it might make its solemn entry with due dignity; the four nags which had been hired at Pressburg being by this time splashed up to the very ears with mud.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
at the time that
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the time approached when the return of Valentine Kalondai with the deputation from Pressburg might be reasonably expected, Simplex joined the town watchman, with whom he, as trumpeter, stood on terms of good fellowship, and watched with him for the approach of the sledges.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Which shows what a good thing it is when "publica privatis præcedunt," or, in other words, when public duties take precedence of private affairs.
