Chapter I

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From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

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

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

(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 He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

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

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

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

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Why does no one ever come our way now?

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From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the act of discovering something

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Why does no one ever come our way now?

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

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From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

at any time

From this reading Why does no one ever come our way now?

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

plural of “fiddle” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

set up or found

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

made afraid

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

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

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

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

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

immediately past

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

set afire or burning

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

of an obscure nature

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

not any; not one

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Why does no one ever come our way now?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

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

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Why does no one ever come our way now?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

above and across; more than

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

go sour or spoil

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

make square

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having a supporting base

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading *A Story for Boys and Girls* London GALL AND INGLIS, 25 PATERNOSTER SQUARE; _AND EDINBURGH_.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

inflected form of “strum” — sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

in a sulky manner

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

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

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

in or at that place or location

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

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

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

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From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the topmost one of two

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

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

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Why does no one ever come our way now?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

which person or people

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

belonging to which person

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why does no one ever come our way now?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He sulkily threw his cap off his head, and flung himself into an easy-chair.--"All the windows are lighted up in the principal room, and there is no end to the strumming of fiddles; the beer-room is swarming with customers and strangers, whose conveyances are standing before the door as a show to torment me.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading *MYSTERIOUS BASKET.* *CHAPTER I.* *THE UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.* "They are wondrous merry to-night in the upper inn," said Hicup (the landlord of the one lower down the village) to his wife, who was turning over the leaves of the almanac.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Although the wooden arm holding the beer-can stretches itself out ever so far, inviting the travellers to come in, not an individual enters the door, not a turn do we get!--Is it any wonder, then, if the beer in the cellar turns sour, and that the last customer who found his way here by chance, was frightened away by it?