Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

possessing life

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

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

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

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From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

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

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

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

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

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

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

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

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

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

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

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

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

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

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

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

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

in motion

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

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

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

plural of “outrider” — an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

in a philosophic manner

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

reflecting optimism

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

term of address for a man

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

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

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

closely encircling

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

plural of “swallow” — a small amount of liquid food

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

(of bolts or screws) having screw threads

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

the act of using

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

precisely as stated

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.

a Caucasian

From this reading Hoffland was anxious to reach his lodging, it seemed; the culminating sun had already made his face rosy with its warm radiance, and he held a white handkerchief before his eyes to protect them.

which person or people

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."

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

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gloucester Street was alive with a motley crowd of every description, from the elegant dame who drove by in her fine four-horse chariot with its outriders, to the most obscure denizen of the surrounding old field, come on this particular day to Williamsburg, in view of the great ball to be held at the _Raleigh_ tavern.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Mowbray and Hoffland gazed philosophically upon the moving crowd, but threaded their way onward, without much comment.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It is growing very warm," he said; "really, Ernest, I think your present will come into active use before the summer."