used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
Citoyen
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From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
an opposing military force
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
with speed
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
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From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading "Citoyen, it is useless to disturb the good Friend of the People.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as he was about to be led away, he turned to the turnkey and cried rapidly.
which person or people
From this reading He disappeared in custody, not before he had sent a glance of malicious enjoyment toward his enemy, who, astounded, did not immediately recover.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will pardon me if I used his name to insure a hearing before a properly constituted court of justice."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then with his silent, parted grin, he added, "My true defense I shall present at the proper time."
