Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

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From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

later than; following

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

get or gather together

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

speak out against

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

without deviation

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

an old word for “before”

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

bringing death

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

a message received and understood

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

go away from a place

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

according to the clock

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

above and across; more than

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

carry out

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading The latter, an old friend of Abonyi, was much troubled and shocked, and it was long ere he could collect himself sufficiently to be able to take the deposition of the acknowledged criminal.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading It was ten o'clock before all the formalities were settled, then the magistrate, deeply agitated, took leave of his unfortunate friend.

up to a particular time

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was learned that, directly after the fatal act, Herr von Abonyi had saddled a horse and ridden alone to the city to denounce himself.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.

at the time that

From this reading It was late in the evening when he reached the examining magistrate's house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The committee, after the official proceedings were over, had returned to the city, but not until the constable had given the beadle information which afforded food for village gossip during several days.