Chapter XXII

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

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

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

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

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From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

an old word for “between”

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

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From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

a rate that is rapid

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

plural of “chorus” — any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

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From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

having made preparations

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

your parents

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

the act of departing

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

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

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

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From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

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

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

a land imagined by Jonathan Swift that was inhabited by tiny people

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

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 Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

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From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

the force of workers available

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

possessive form of “nothing” — a quantity of no importance

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

a full supply

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

like better; value more highly

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

get by special effort

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

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From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

past form of “quaff” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

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

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

Identical; not different.

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

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

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

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From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

not mixed with extraneous elements

From this reading Magnus heard the sudden proposal of his guest with surprise, not unmingled with displeasure, and demanded sharply of Cleveland, how long it was since he had learned to prefer Bryce Snailsfoot's company to his own?

having no precedent; novel

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

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

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

at the time that

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

in or at the place that

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

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

From this reading _Lilliput, a Poem._ We do not dwell upon the festivities of the day, which had nothing in them to interest the reader particularly.

during the time that

From this reading There was shaking of hands, and sorrow of heart, For the hour was approaching when merry folks must part; So we call'd for our horses, and ask'd for our way, While the jolly old landlord said, "Nothing's to pay."

which person or people

From this reading It was then and there that Cleveland, approaching Magnus, where he sat betwixt his two daughters, intimated his intention of going to Kirkwall in a small brig, which Bryce Snailsfoot, who had disposed of his goods with unprecedented celerity, had freighted thither, to procure a supply.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The table groaned under the usual plenty, which was disposed of by the guests with the usual appetite--the bowl of punch was filled and emptied with the same celerity as usual--the men quaffed, and the women laughed--Claud Halcro rhymed, punned, and praised John Dryden--the Udaller bumpered and sung choruses--and the evening concluded, as usual, in the Rigging-loft, as it was Magnus Troil's pleasure to term the dancing apartment.