Chapter II

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

From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

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From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

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

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

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

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

given to or characterized by argument

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

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

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

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From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

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From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

travel across or pass over

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

dearly loved

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

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From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

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

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

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

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

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

From this reading His purse was running very low.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

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From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

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

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

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

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

temporary living quarters

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

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

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His purse was running very low.

German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

half woman and half fish; lives in the sea

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

not any; not one

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading His purse was running very low.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading His purse was running very low.

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

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

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

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was ill-luck, certainly, that brought Gilbert Aderhold to such a place.

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

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

a special situation

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

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

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

precisely as stated

From this reading His purse was running very low.

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

From this reading THE CAP AND BELLS THE inn was small and snug, near Cheapside Cross, and resorted to by men of an argumentative mind.

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

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

at the time that

From this reading When he lost hope of any help from Cecil, the evident first thing to do upon returning from Richmond to London, was to change to lodgings that were less dear,—indeed, to lodgings as little dear as possible.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The Mermaid Tavern, no great distance away, had its poets and players, but the Cap and Bells was for statesmen in their own thought alone, and for disputants upon such trifles as the condition of Europe, the Pope, and the change in the world wrought by Doctor Martin Luther.