Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "How like a fawning publican he looks!"

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

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From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

push one's way

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

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From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

raised above the ground

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

From this reading "How like a fawning publican he looks!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

in a furtive manner

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading "How like a fawning publican he looks!"

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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From this reading "How like a fawning publican he looks!"

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

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

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "How like a fawning publican he looks!"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading "How like a fawning publican he looks!"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

a human being

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

the keeper of a public house

From this reading "How like a fawning publican he looks!"

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

fill to satisfaction

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest

From this reading Shylock.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

not in physical motion

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The change of the juggler's scene of action left the party in the stern of the barge, in quiet possession of their portion of the vessel.

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

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

belonging to which person

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With these exceptions, the whole of the rest of the travellers were crowding around the person of the mountebank.

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

From this reading Baptiste and his boatmen still slept among the boxes; Maso continued to pace his elevated platform above their heads; and the meek-looking stranger, whose entrance into the barge had drawn so many witticisms from Pippo, sate a little apart, silent, furtively observant, and retiring, in the identical spot he had occupied throughout the day.