ordered
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,229 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,761 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule an ordered sequence
- disposed or placed in a particular kind of order also: arranged the carefully arranged chessmenhaphazardly arranged interlobular septa
- marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts also: coherent, consistent, logical a coherent argument
ordered in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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He ordered them, if they found the wood unoccupied, to join in the fight as opportunity might offer.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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That night there was a family dinner, and with the coffee his father turned and ordered fresh champagne opened.
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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The day that the Baron and the Baroness de Thaller had left, “Pack up our trunks,” he ordered his wife.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Fred Ripley, having now paid the whole of his forty-one dollars through Mr. Dodge, ordered his handsome new purchase led out.
The High School Boys' Canoe Club · H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock · Chapter 1
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The Prince, who felt more hopeful than he had done since he left home, did precisely as he had been ordered.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1