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Chapter XI
Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted. The young captain was in sore distress. “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings. “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.” Lorry turned as pale as death.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.”
later than; following
From this reading ““The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.”
extreme sadness or suffering
From this reading “The young captain was in sore distress.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading ““Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.””
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.””
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
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From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
later than; following
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
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From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
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From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
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From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
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From this reading Lorry turned as pale as death.
extreme sadness or suffering
From this reading The young captain was in sore distress.
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From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
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From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
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From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young captain was in sore distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
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From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lorry turned as pale as death.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young captain was in sore distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
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From this reading Lorry turned as pale as death.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Quinnox, of the Princess's bodyguard, accompanied by a half dozen of his men, rode up to the prison gates about two o'clock and was promptly admitted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The Duke of Mizrox has sworn that you are the murderer, Mr. Lorry, and stakes his life,” said he, after greetings.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young captain was in sore distress.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Her highness has just placed in my hands an order for your arrest as the assassin of Prince Lorenz.”
