used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
divisible by two
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
Lalage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
ProvostnounUS /ˈproʊvoʊst/
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading His clear statement of the impossibility of obtaining damages by any legal process must have had its effect.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading I attribute our escape from their vengeance entirely to the Provost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was I forced to buy any of them off by building even a small cathedral.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My friends were singularly successful in their negotiations on my behalf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not a single bishop proceeded with his libel action against Lalage.
