used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
(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 All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
any thing at all
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
a youthful male person
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
cheapnessnounUS /ˈtʃiːpnəs/
a price below the standard price
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
ConsiderablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
greatly pleased
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
FIREDadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
HUNGARIANadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
absolutely essential
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
NOBLEMANnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
and nothing more
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
carry out
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNGARIAN NOBLEMAN GETS INTO DANGER.—HE IS FIRED AT, AND SHOWS SOME OF HIS QUALITY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
topers
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From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
Varney
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From this reading Probably he did not conceive it possible that the secret of the retreat of such a man as Varney could have been attained so easily.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Considerably delighted was the Hungarian, not only at the news he had received from the boy, but as well for the cheapness of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
which person or people
From this reading All this was a matter of great excitement and speculation in the inn, so much so, indeed, that the landlord sent for some of the oldest customers of his house, regular topers, who sat there every evening, indulging in strong drinks, and pipes and tobacco, to ask their serious advice as to what he should do, as if it were necessary he should do anything at all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He waited with great impatience for the evening, and stirred not from the inn for several hours; neither did he take any refreshment, notwithstanding he had made so liberal an arrangement with the landlord to be supplied.
