Chapter XI

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

in addition

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

walk leisurely

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

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

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

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

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

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

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

rural regions

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "I did my share?"

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

set up or found

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

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

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

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 Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

the middle of the day

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

a form of address for a man

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I did my share?"

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

the local environment

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

a human being

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

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

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

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

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

have in common

From this reading "I did my share?"

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

unusual or striking

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence a long amble to put much countryside between themselves and the mighty gentlemen left in the ditch, and so luxuriously to bed upon delicious hay, three parts of the whisky in the bottle, the other quarter comfortably packed into Mr. Puddlebox.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the banquet and through the day there had been bursts of laughter, started by one and immediately chorused by the other, at recollections of the stupendous struggle and the stupendous kick; also, prompted by Mr. Wriford, reiterated conversation upon a particular aspect of the affair.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

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

From this reading FIRST PERSON SINGULAR I Close of this day found the two in the outlying barn of a farm to which, as night fell, Mr. Puddlebox had led the way.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

which person or people

From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.

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From this reading There had intervened between it and the glorious battle-field an imperial midday banquet at an inn provided by Mr. Wriford, who found sixteen shillings in his pocket and had expended upon the meal four, upon sundries for further repasts one, and upon a bottle of whisky to replace the music in Mr. Puddlebox's coat-tail three and six.