Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

on foot; walking

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

(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 Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

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

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

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

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

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

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

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From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

rid of obstructions

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

being one more than ten

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

divisible by two

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

a man of refinement

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

plural of “gig” — long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

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

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

ten 10s

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

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

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “maker” — a person who makes things

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

the force of workers available

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

according to the clock

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

more desirable than another

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

plural of “ringer” — a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Some even proposed to ring the church bells and fire the cannon at the harbour's mouth; but the ringers and artillerymen preferred to come and see the sight.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

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

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

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

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

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

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading It is this local spirit that marks off the Trojan from all other minds.

plural of “trojan” — a native of ancient Troy

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

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

From this reading Next morning, almost before the sun was up, all Troy was in possession of the news; and in Troy all that is personal has a public interest.

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

From this reading HOW AN ADMIRAL TOOK ONE GENTLEMAN FOR ANOTHER, AND WAS TOLD THE DAY OF THE MONTH.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading In consequence long before ten o'clock struck, it was clear that some popular movement was afoot; and by half-past eleven the road to the railway station was crowded with Trojans of all sorts and conditions--boatmen, pilots, fishermen, sailors out of employ, the local photographer, men from the ship-building yards, makers of ship's biscuit, of ropes, of sails, chandlers, block and pump manufacturers, loafers--representatives, in short, of all the staple industries: women with baskets--women with babies, women with both, even a few farmers in light gigs with their wives, or in carts with their families, a sprinkling from Penpoodle, across the harbour--high and low, Church and Dissent, with children by the hundred.