Chapter XI · A Visit from Ronald Thoyne

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

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

in the past

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

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

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

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

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

established as genuine

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

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

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

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

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

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

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

coins made of gold

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

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

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

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

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

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

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

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

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

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

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

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 This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

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

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

killed unlawfully

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

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

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

above and across; more than

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

with restored energy

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

worried and uneasy

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

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

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

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

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

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

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

in the direction of

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

a vagrant

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

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

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

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

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

the activity of making visits

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

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

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading This was well over two centuries ago and it was a long time now since the sailor’s restless spirit had been seen.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

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

From this reading But the records of its appearances were definite and were at all events implicitly believed in by the Dale folk.

during the time that

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

which person or people

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I believe, in fact, that it possessed its own duly authenticated ghost, that of a sailor on tramp towards the coast, who had been murdered for his gold by a rascally landlord and his wife.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The inn was a favourite visiting place of holiday-makers from Midlington and on a fine Saturday afternoon or Sunday in the summer one might see sixty or seventy vehicles lined up in the wide open space before the entrance, while their passengers refreshed themselves within.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading THE “Waggon and Horses” in Cartordale was one of the best known inns in the district, with a history behind it that went far beyond the printed word into the mists and myths of legend and tradition.