Chapter X

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

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

(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 A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

in addition

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

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

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

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

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

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From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

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

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

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

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

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

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

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From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

with relatively high volume

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

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From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

plural of “mug” — the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

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

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

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From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

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

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

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

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

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

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

up to a particular time

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

the topmost one of two

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Here, in a book-case, were a number of leather-bound volumes, and also a file of the Spectator, a much-prized English periodical.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Beyond the tap-room was the parlor, a tidy place, with quaint furniture brought from England sitting in rows along the walls.

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

From this reading A STORM IN THE MOUNTAINS Inside the tavern all was life and jollity.

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

From this reading In the tap-room, located at the upper end of the hostelry but down two steps lower than the rest of the building, a crowd of burly traders, farmers and sailors were assembled, drinking, smoking and talking loudly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Occasionally a sailor would burst into a song of the sea, and his mates would join in the chorus, drowning out every other sound until the song came to an end with a heavy thumping of glasses and mugs.