Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

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

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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

From this reading “Hark they come! they come!”

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

the human act of creating

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

plural of “deficiency” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

a state without friends or money or prospects

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

listen; used mostly in the imperative

From this reading “Hark they come! they come!”

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

a woman host

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

a social unit living together

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

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

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

having many aspects or qualities

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

very recently

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

above and across; more than

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

for each

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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

From this reading “Hark they come! they come!”

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading An unusual bustle and commotion in the little inn awoke Linton early on the following morning.

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

the quality of being facile in speech and writing

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.

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

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

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

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

which person or people

From this reading As Linton proceeded with his dressing, he overheard the multifarious complaints and lamentations of this town-reared population over the dirt and destitution of their newly adopted land,--criticisms which, as they scrupled not to detail aloud, evoked rejoinders not a whit more complimentary to the Saxon; the hostess of the Goat--being an energetic disciple of that great authority who has pronounced both the land and its people as the paragons of creation--leading the van of the attack, and certainly making up for any deficiencies in her cause by the force of her eloquence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These were caused by the arrival of a host of cooks, coachmen, grooms, footmen, and scullions, with a due proportion of the other sex, all engaged in London, and despatched--“as per order”--to form the household of Tubbermore.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Arrah! who wanted ye here at all?” said she, addressing the circle, stunned into silence by her volubility.