Chapter XXV

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

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

(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 He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

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

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

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

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

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From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

filled with or evoking sadness

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

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

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

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

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

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

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

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

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

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

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

a male relative

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

immediately past

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

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

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

above and across; more than

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

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

From this reading PETER TROLLOPE SHUTS UP SHOP.

English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

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

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

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

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

do one's shopping

From this reading PETER TROLLOPE SHUTS UP SHOP.

third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading PETER TROLLOPE SHUTS UP SHOP.

term of address for a man

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He joined not much in the gossip, for he had already recounted all that was so far known concerning the last fight of the _Revenge_, news of which had come to England some few days earlier, and he was passing doleful in spirit over the death of his noble kinsman, Sir Richard Grenville.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

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

From this reading Every bench had its occupant, and the talk was loud and animated.

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

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

English writer of novels (1815-1882)

From this reading PETER TROLLOPE SHUTS UP SHOP.

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

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

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

From this reading PETER TROLLOPE SHUTS UP SHOP.

under normal conditions

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

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

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.

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

From this reading In the big chair near the fire sat that great courtier Sir Walter Raleigh, smoking a stick of twisted tobacco, to which he gave the Spanish name of _cigarro_.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading On a certain gray, windy morning in late October, Peter Trollope's shop was more than usually busy.