16
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From this reading The first ran thus: Jamestown, June --, 16--.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
anew
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
react verbally
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
Berkley
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From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
castornounUS /ˈkæstər/
a multiple star with 6 components; second brightest in Gemini; close to Pollux
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
CavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
Dudley
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From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
Fairfax
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From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
Gideon
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From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
JamestownnounUS /ˈdʒeɪmztaʊn/
a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607
From this reading The first ran thus: Jamestown, June --, 16--.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The first ran thus: Jamestown, June --, 16--.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
Ludwell
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From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
not any; not one
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
a brief written record
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The first ran thus: Jamestown, June --, 16--.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
sauntered
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From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
try to get or reach
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
in the near future
From this reading The latter soon returned with an answer, sealed in like manner, and handed it to Ludwell, who again formally bowing retired.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
TapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The first ran thus: Jamestown, June --, 16--.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
having come into contact
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scarcely were they seated in the Tap of the "Arms," before Philip Ludwell hastily entered, touched his castor formally to Bacon and Dudley, and handed to the former a note, fastened with a silken cord, and sealed with the arms of the House of Berkley.
which person or people
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bacon cut the cord and read the note, without changing countenance, and then handed it to Dudley, who had no sooner perused its contents, than they both arose, retired to a private room, and called for pen, ink and paper.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was some weeks after the funeral of Gideon Fairfax, that Bacon, attracted by the genial warmth of a summer day, sauntered out for the first time, in company with his friend Dudley, to seek the usual _rendezvous_ of the young Cavaliers.
