Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

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

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

past form of “berate” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

next to; at the side of

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

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From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

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From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

an established custom

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

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From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

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

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

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

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

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

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

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

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

in an industrious manner

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

and nothing more

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

material for starting a fire

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

plural of “kink” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

most important element

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

become covered with mist

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

-ing form of “quibble” — evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

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From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

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From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

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

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

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From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

in a round manner

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

term of address for a man

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

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

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

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

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

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

From this reading It was their habit to begin quibbling the moment they clapt eyes upon each other.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading OF THE END OF THE RED TAVERN AND ITS FITTING EPITAPH A score of times during the next morning Sir Richard berated the sun for a laggard orb.

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

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

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

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

a resident of Venice

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

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

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

at the time that

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

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

From this reading In lieu of a Venetian glass, he trimmed his beard to a proper point by reflecting his image against his glittering breast-plate, which he hung from a nail in the wall beside the window.

during the time that

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When he was not stationed in front of his narrow window gazing out upon the reddening sky, the filmy rags of undulating mist floating above the moor, and the round summits of the downs blushing rosily above them, he would be polishing up his gear and industriously brushing the kinks out of his horse-hair plume.

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

From this reading Zenas was but just kindling a fire when Sir Richard came down into the main room, the while the hunchback was cursing roundly at Harold for refusing to bring in more logs.