used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
alighting
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From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
(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 _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
backwarder
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From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
campaign-wig
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From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
cinnamon-colouredadjective
having the color of cinnamon
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
clothing in general
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
ConductsnounUS /kənˈdʌkts/
plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
cravatnounUS /krəˈvæt/
A short, wide strip of silk fabric worn by gentlemen around the neck inside an open-collared shirt.
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
gold-button
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From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
gold-laced
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From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
an established custom
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
half-pace
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From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
Jemmynoun
a short crowbar
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
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 When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
march in a procession
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
marshalledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/
inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
come together
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
not any; not one
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
OffersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
accept an excuse for
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
Pedro
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From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
Pendlehamby
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From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
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 settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
on the contrary
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
reception-Description
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From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
cut with a saw
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
be seated
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the morning I spread my table in as neat a manner as I could, and having dressed myself, Pedro, Jemmy, and David, we marched to the plain; myself carrying a chair, and each of them a stool.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
at the time that
From this reading When we heard them coming, I marshalled the children in the order they were to sit, and charged them to do as they saw me do, but to keep rather a half-pace backwarder than me; and then sitting down in my chair, I ordered Pedro to his stool on my right hand, and Jemmy to his on my left, and David to the left of Jemmy.
in or at the place that
From this reading I then sent two of the messengers to meet them, with instructions to let Youwarkee know where I waited for them, that they might alight at a small distance before they came to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
a Caucasian
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I was dressed in a cinnamon-coloured gold-button coat, scarlet waistcoat, velvet breeches, white silk stockings, the campaign-wig flowing, a gold-laced hat and feather, point cravat, silver sword, and over all my cloak; as for my sons, they had the clothes my wife made before she went.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
Youwarkee
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From this reading _Peter settles the formality of his father's reception-Description of their march, and alighting; receives his father--Conducts him to his grotto--Offers to beg pardon for his mandate--Is prevented by Pendlehamby--Youwarkee not known in the English habit--Quarters the officers in the tent._ MY mind ran so all night upon the settling the formality with which I should receive Pendlehamby, that I got little or no rest.
