Chapter XI

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

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

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

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

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

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

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

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

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

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

plural of “jacket” — a short coat

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

immediately past

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

in the recent past

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

the action of people mingling and coming into contact

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

occurring from time to time

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

naturally having skin of a dark color

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

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

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

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

From this reading The Crow and Archer presented a busy scene on the evening of the day referred to in the last chapter.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading A report had been lately spread through the country that the brig Olive Branch,--an occasional trader between the province and the coasts of Holland and England--had arrived at St. Mary's.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

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

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading In consequence of this report there had been, during the last two days, a considerable accession to the usual guests of the inn, consisting of travellers both by land and water.

plural of “waterman” — someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky

From this reading Several small sloops and other craft had come into the harbour, and a half score inland proprietors had journeyed from their farms on horse-back, and taken up their quarters under the snug roof of Garret Weasel.

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

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading The swarthy and gaunt watermen, arrayed in the close jackets and wide kilt-like breeches and in the parti-coloured, woollen caps peculiar to their vocation, were seen mingling in the tap-room with the more substantial cultivators of the soil.