used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
(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 “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
react verbally
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
AssuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
a youthful male person
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “My course is well nigh run,” she said.
D'Aubusson
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From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
communicated in words
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
yet to be or coming
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading I grieve to see that you yourself are looking so ill.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I grieve to see that you yourself are looking so ill.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I grieve to see that you yourself are looking so ill.”
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My course is well nigh run,” she said.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading “My course is well nigh run,” she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
on one occasion
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “My course is well nigh run,” she said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My course is well nigh run,” she said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
term of address for a man
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I grieve to see that you yourself are looking so ill.”
carry out
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The grand prior opened the letter and read it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
(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 “My course is well nigh run,” she said.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “Assuredly, madam, I will carry out the wishes here expressed,” he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “They are, that I should forward at once the letter he has given you to Sir Peter D'Aubusson, and that until an answer is received from him, I should take care of the boy here, and see that he is instructed in all that is needful for a future knight of our Order.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I grieve to see that you yourself are looking so ill.”
