Chapter XVII

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

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

something causing misery or death

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

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

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

increase twofold

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

increase by a factor of two

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

ranking above all others

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

set up or found

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

the act of departing

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

only a very short time before

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

ten 10s

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

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 For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

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

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

not any; not one

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

above and across; more than

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

cause to become

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

in the near future

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

with speed

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

under the level of the ground

From this reading For a long time we lay talking over the exciting events of the day, and going over the probable consequences, if, as now seemed certain, we had indeed discovered the source of our underground stream.

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

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

the act of using

From this reading At present we had no more than enough water--sometimes hardly enough--to irrigate our crops, but by doubling the supply we could bring into use another hundred acres or more.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

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

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

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

From this reading But, tired though we were, we could neither of us go to sleep.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

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

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading First and foremost, by diverting it we should dry up the "forty rods" and render productive a large piece of land which at present was more bane than benefit; we should bring the county road past our door; we should more than double our supply of water for irrigation purposes--a fact which, by itself, would be of immense advantage to us.

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

From this reading THE DRAINING OF THE "FORTY RODS" As soon as Yetmore was out of sight, Joe and I turned into the house, where we found that Peter, wise man, had gone to bed; an example we speedily followed.