Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

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From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

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From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

plural of “ditty” — a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

start firing a weapon

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

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

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

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

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

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From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

not in action or at work

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

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

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

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

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

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

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

go across or through

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

a full supply

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

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

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

(of bolts or screws) having screw threads

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

a large gathering of people

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

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

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

not seen or perceived

From this reading It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

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

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

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 It was idle to expect to pass unseen, so we plunged into the throng, threaded through the wagons, and skirted leftward till we arrived at a quieter street running down to the line of the wall.

having been warmed up

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

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

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE RESULTS OF LOSING MY VIRGIL We slipped down the blind alley and came out in the street leading to the East Gate.

in a weary manner

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

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

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

during the time that

From this reading At the East Gate itself, a fire blazed, and pickets warmed themselves round it, while along the street late-coming baggage and ammunition wagons were trailing wearily.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading The smaller houses were crowded with soldiery, hob-nobbing with the folk on whom they were billeted, and all were yelling out, "Let the cannakin clink!" and other rowdy ditties in the intervals of drinking.

but in spite of that

From this reading There was still great plenty of people strolling up and down, for night had not yet killed off the novelty and excitement caused by the arrival of the army.