Chapter XIV

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

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

anew

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

every second one of a series

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

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

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

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

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

a rude or vulgar fool

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

join the military

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

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

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading HOW THE PAGE WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading HOW THE PAGE WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading HOW THE PAGE WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

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

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

in a northern direction

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading HOW THE PAGE WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading HOW THE PAGE WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.

catch sight of

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

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

From this reading HOW THE PAGE WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

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

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

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

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Almost another hour had been used in awaiting the coming of the coach, and lodging the prisoner therein.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "I spy a black, suspicious, threatening cloud."--_Henry VI., Part III._ Master Marryott had lost nearly two hours at Clown, through his detention by the constable, his waiting to enlist the highway robbers, and his measures for putting the coach into service.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading HOW THE PAGE WALKED IN HIS SLEEP.

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

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

at the time that

From this reading It was, thus, between two and three in the afternoon when the northward journey was again taken up.

in or at the place that

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And such was the badness of the road, that he had consumed more than an hour in covering, with alternate dashes and delays, the seven miles from Clown to the place where he had overtaken Anne.