Chapter XXXII

an abrupt discourteous manner

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

surprising greatly

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading "Foxy Pinsent's to fight Japhra's Gentleman in the marquee!"

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

a man of refinement

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Heard it?"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Heard it?"

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From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading "Foxy Pinsent's to fight Japhra's Gentleman in the marquee!"

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

not any; not one

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But visitors were not in the line of communication that flashed that amazing news around the camp:

held or filled or in use

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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From this reading "Foxy Pinsent's to fight Japhra's Gentleman in the marquee!"

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

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

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

which person or people

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FOXY PINSENT _V._ JAPHRA's GENTLEMAN I Visitors to the booths who had stayed late that night went home complaining of the abruptness with which the shows were closed and of the uncouth way in which showmen who had fawned and flattered for their patronage suddenly seemed no more occupied with them than to bustle them off the ground and set their faces townwards.