used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Antipas Works a Miracle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
Antipas
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From this reading Antipas Works a Miracle.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
approval
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
gospellernoun
a preacher of the Christian gospel
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
only a very short time before
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
Hathorne
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From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
MagistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
MiraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Antipas Works a Miracle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
and nothing more
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, only half Quaker; the other half gospeller," replied the old man meekly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Antipas seemed so quiet and peaceful in his demeanor, that Squire Hathorne could hardly credit the story told by the constables of his violent behavior on the night of the arrest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Antipas Newton was brought before the Magistrates for examination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Antipas Works a Miracle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought you were a Quaker," said he to the prisoner.
