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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
cobnounUS /kɑːb/
nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
the act of giving
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
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 Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
Sloan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the squire's position when any petty case was brought before him.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
the act of using
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
at the time that
From this reading It was still twilight when the squire reached the Manor.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the books were kept for show or use no one knew.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Hastily giving the cob into the hand of Sloan, he hurried into the hall and seated himself by a large window, where was stationed a large oaken table littered with a motley array of books and papers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "OFF WITH HIS HEAD."[3] [3] "King Richard III."
