used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
Cheapside
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From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
double-pointed
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From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
else
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From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
Ermsby
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From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
a man of refinement
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
gratingnounUS /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
Humourousadjective
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
JERNINGHAM'S
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From this reading MASTER JERNINGHAM'S MADNESS.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
MADNESSnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading MASTER JERNINGHAM'S MADNESS.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER JERNINGHAM'S MADNESS.
menialadjectiveUS /ˈmiːniəl/
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
come into possession of
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
in the near future
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
Ravenshaw
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From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
Spanish-hatted
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From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he arrived there, he gave a knock similar to that which had served to open the house to the handsome gallant of the double-pointed beard; and presently, after being inspected through a small grating in the door, he was admitted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
which person or people
From this reading "Is Sir Clement Ermsby above?" he asked the sleepy menial who had let him in.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
belonging to which person
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I must and will obtain her; I am ashes else."--_The Humourous Lieutenant._ Now it happened that while Captain Ravenshaw and his companions were speeding up Bread Street toward Cheapside, the Spanish-hatted gentleman of whom they were in quest was plodding down Friday Street toward the tavern at whose door they had left his friends.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading "Yes, your worship.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, your worship.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, your worship.
