used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
(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 Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading He cried aloud to the executioner to suspend the execution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
arraignedverbUS /ərˈeɪnd/
past form of “arraign” — call before a court to answer an indictment
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
Casgar
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From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He cried aloud to the executioner to suspend the execution.
crump-back
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From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
the act of departing
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
hangmannounUS /ˈhæŋmən/
an executioner who hangs the condemned person
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
hussarnounUS /ˈhʌsər/
a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
engage in
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
on one occasion
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
continue talking
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
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From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
sultannounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
sultan'snounUS /ˈsʌltənz/
possessive form of “sultan” — the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
suspendverbUS /səˈspend/
hang freely
From this reading He cried aloud to the executioner to suspend the execution.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading The hangman, knowing the hussar, did not dare to proceed, but untied the tailor; and then the hussar acquainted the judge with the sultan's pleasure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this intelligence, the sultan of Casgar sent a hussar to the place of execution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
at the time that
From this reading Accordingly the hussar went, and happened to arrive at the place of execution at the time when the executioner was going to tie up the tailor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go, said he to the messenger, make all the haste you can, bring the arraigned persons before me immediately, with the corpse of poor crump-back, that I may see him once more.
