Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

quickly and without warning

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

praise vociferously

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

having companions or an escort

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

anew

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

(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 Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

plural of “antenna” — an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

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

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

in or to another place

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

moving swiftly

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

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

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

an established custom

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

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

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

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

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

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

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

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

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

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

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

on one occasion

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

a human being

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

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

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

having a supporting base

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

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

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Standing at the door of his inn, the landlord dropped his jaw in amazement as his glance fell upon the jestress and her companion behind the great emperor himself.

produced with vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

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

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

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From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

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

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

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

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

during the time that

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

which person or people

From this reading THE FAVORITE IS ALARMED Thus it befell that both Robert of Friedwald and Jacqueline accompanied the emperor to the little town, the scene of their late adventures, and that they who had been fool and joculatrix rode once more through the street they had ne'er expected to see again.

belonging to which person

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Now those long weapons of abstraction and appropriation ceased their deft work; he became all eyes.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading His surprise, too, was abruptly voiced by a ragged, wayworn person not far distant in the crowd, whose fingers had been busy about the pockets of his neighbors; fingers which had a deft habit of working by themselves, while his eyes were bent elsewhere and his lips joined in the general acclaim; fingers which like antennas seemed to have a special intelligence of their own.

plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading The flags were flying; cannon boomed; they advanced beneath wreaths of roses, the way paved with flowers.