Chapter V

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

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

From this reading AN UNGODLY PERFORMANCE.

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

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

cause to be bored

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

increased in extent or size or bulk or scope

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

set up or found

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

loaded past capacity

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading AN UNGODLY PERFORMANCE.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

in the near future

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

plural of “stalwart” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading AN UNGODLY PERFORMANCE.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The young man and his beef-eaters therefore wandered somewhat from their course.

at the time that

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

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

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

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

From this reading He had seen the place frequently enough, when first he came to Boston with William Phipps, but the town had expanded much since then and bore an air of unfamiliarity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ADAM RUST knew the Crow and Arrow more by that repute which had traveled back to England, through the medium of young stalwarts and sailors, than he did from personal acquaintance with its charms.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Being overladen and dressed out of the ordinary fashion, the trio soon found themselves attracting attention, particularly from certain of the youths of the quarter and the rough characters incidental to shipping and the neighborhood thereof.