Chapter XXVII · Deep Dell—country Tavern

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

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

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

promote over another

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

provide as food

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

completed to perfection

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

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

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

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From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

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

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

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From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a particular point in time

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

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

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

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

From this reading The tavern was full of people, for this was mail day, and the post-boy from Huttontown was expected every moment.

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

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

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

From this reading Magnus went out to put his wagon under cover, and to feed and stable his mules.

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

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

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

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.

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

From this reading Here our emigrant pair, by special favor, were accommodated with the landlady’s own parlor, and promised a private supper.

at the time that

From this reading _—Goldsmith._ It was far into the night when they reached Deep Dell, and put up at the large log tavern that fulfilled the manifold duties of country store, post office, smithy, meetinghouse, and hotel, and was consequently a place of great bustle, if not business.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here rustic statesmen talked with looks profound, And news much older than their ale went round.