used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FUNERAL.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
Coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
a movement into or inward
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
FUNERALnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading A FUNERAL.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
marshalledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/
inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
premisis
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From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
primesis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
recurring again and again
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
carry out
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
up to a particular time
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
having come into contact
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The officer was not abashed, but towered up till his tall hat touched the roof, and repeated, "In the name of the law, I take possession of these primesis."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He felt that his reputation was at stake, and entering the cabin, said in a solemn voice: "In the name of the law, I take possession of this premisis."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Some one at the door, evidently not a friend to the Coroner's political aspirations, called out: "O what a hat!"
in or at the place that
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
which person or people
From this reading The Coroner, who was a candidate for a higher office, marshalled the leading spirits, and proceeded to the cabin where the dead man lay.
