used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
anew
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading God writes straight on crooked lines.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
divisible by two
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God writes straight on crooked lines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
the act of retaining something
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
of the present time and place
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading God writes straight on crooked lines.
engage in
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading God writes straight on crooked lines.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
servitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
successive (without a break)
From this reading God writes straight on crooked lines.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
carry out
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
in the direction of
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
at the time that
From this reading He had scarcely seated himself when, after a fumbling knock, the sentry opened the door and followed him into the room, still holding the letter in his hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In those days an order was given in a different tone to that which servitude demands in later times.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charles, having given his letter to the sentry with the order to take it to its immediate destination, turned towards the stairs again.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He returned to his room on the first floor without even waiting to make sure that he would be obeyed.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading God writes straight on crooked lines.
