used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT MUST COME AT LAST.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHAT MUST COME AT LAST.
being joined in close association
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
immediately past
From this reading WHAT MUST COME AT LAST.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
hear with intention
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WHAT MUST COME AT LAST.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
easily agitated
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My father is a justice of the peace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MUST COME AT LAST.
in or at the place that
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
which person or people
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every body connected with one who holds such an office knows what interest arises out of its transactions to those who care about the joys and sorrows, the rights and liberties of their neighbours.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was not my father’s custom to allow his family to form a little court before which a culprit might tremble, or a nervous witness be abashed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He received the parties who came to him on business in a hall, where it was not possible for the young people to peep from a door, or for the servants to listen from the stairs.
