Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

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

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

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

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was received by Captain Crowle in the parlour.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

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From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading He was received by Captain Crowle in the parlour.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

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

From this reading He was received by Captain Crowle in the parlour.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

one or the other of two

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

being one more than ten

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

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

From this reading He was received by Captain Crowle in the parlour.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

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

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

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

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

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

From this reading He was received by Captain Crowle in the parlour.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was received by Captain Crowle in the parlour.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

transport commercially

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

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

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

a man who courts a woman

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

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

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

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

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

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

From this reading THE ARDENT LOVER Between ten and eleven of the clock next morning, Molly's suitor--I cannot call him her lover--arrived at the house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

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

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

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

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

make keen or more acute

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

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

From this reading At that hour most of the ladies are at morning prayers, and the gentlemen are either at the tavern taking their morning whet, or at the coffee house in conversation, or engaged in some of the sports to which most of them are so much addicted.

a Caucasian

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Fylingdale, although the streets at such an hour are mostly deserted, had to cross the market-place on his way to the captain's house, in Hogman's Lane, and was, therefore, carried in a chair with the curtains drawn, so as to avoid recognition.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading For the occasion the old man had put on his Sunday suit, with white silk stockings; and he wore his sword, to which, as the former commander of a ship, he was entitled.