used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
subject to appointment
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
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From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
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 Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The keeper heard it, but did not hurry in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
a human being
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
in a violent manner
From this reading Long before day the bell from Landolin's prison cell rang violently.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a tall, broad-shouldered man, of dignified and imposing appearance.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had been appointed to his excellent position as a reward for bravery in the war, and felt that he carried in his own person the whole dignity of the court.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can wait," he said to himself, and dressed leisurely.
