used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
CARVERnounUS /ˈkɑːrvər/
United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF DERRICK CARVER.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
DERRICKnounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF DERRICK CARVER.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
entrance-hall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
hostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
MARTYRDOMnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF DERRICK CARVER.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF DERRICK CARVER.
Osbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARTYRDOM OF DERRICK CARVER.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading These were joyful tidings to Derrick Carver, and he exclaimed, “Now I shall die content!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
at the time that
From this reading Here he was kept for nearly an hour, when Captain Brand returned with the intelligence that he had failed in capturing the rebels.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As a matter of precaution, Derrick Carver was taken into the entrance-hall of the hostel, the door of which was closed, and a guard placed before it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So great was the confusion in the High Street after the flight of Osbert Clinton and his companions, and so threatening were the language and attitude of the populace, that it became a question with the sheriff whether it would not be prudent to postpone the execution to the following day.
