used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
alighted
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From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
(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 The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
arkoe
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From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
have
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
beast-fish
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From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
terminate
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
colambs
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From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
countrywomannoun
a woman who lives in the country and has country ways
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
DisputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
put on clothes
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
gripsacknoun
a small suitcase
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
gripsacks
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From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
how
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From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
ten 10s
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
and nothing more
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
for more time
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
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 The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
a person who carries a message
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
not any; not one
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
and nothing more
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
in the near future
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
Quangrollart
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From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
RemoveverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the state of being asleep
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
not in physical motion
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
Straitened
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From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
create by training and teaching
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
waked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading As the principals alighted, which was at least a hundred paces from me, the gripsacks still kept wing, sounding as long as we stayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We walked down to the level, and but just saved our distance; for the van of them were within the arkoe before we arrived, and with such a train after them as seemed to reach the whole length of the arkoe.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The regularity and order of their flight was admirable, and the break of the trumpets so great, sounding all the way they came (for we had not only one set of them, but at least thirty, there being so many colambs and petty princes in the train, each with fifty attendants), that I wondered how they could bear it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
Youwarkee
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From this reading _Quangrollart arrives with the colambs--Straitened for accommodation--Remove to the tent--Youwarkee not known--Peter relates paid of his travels--Dispute about the beast-fish skins._ SLEEPING longer than usual, I was awakened next morning by a gripsack from Quangrollart; upon hearing of which I roused immediately, thinking they were at my door; but the messenger told me they could not be there in what I understood by his signs to be about two hours, for they have no such measure for time as hours; so I dressed at leisure, and then went to Youwarkee and waked her.
Youwee
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From this reading "Youwee," says I, "your brother will be here presently, and I having a mind you should appear as my countrywoman, would have you dress yourself."
