used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
(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 THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
biernounUS /biːr/
a coffin along with its stand
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
Brosie
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From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
catcallsnounUS /ˈkætkɔːlz/
plural of “catcall” — a cry expressing disapproval
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
set up or found
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
GIBBERTY'S
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From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
I've
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From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
in-folio
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From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
set down according to a plan
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
Nathaniel
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From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
obsequies
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From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
Polydore
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From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
express in words
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
push forcefully
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
precisely as stated
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
VigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His robes of office were taken off him, and they were donned by Master Polydore Vigil, the new Mayor.
at the time that
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
which person or people
From this reading But the ceremony over, when Master Ambrose, boiling with indignation at the outrage, came to visit his friend, he found a very cheerful corpse who greeted him with a smack on the back and a cry of "Never say die, Brosie!
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WIDOW GIBBERTY'S TRIAL The following day, with all the masquerading that the Law delights in, Master Nathaniel was pronounced in the Senate to be dead.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading As for Master Nathaniel--was wrapped in a shroud, laid on a bier and carried to his home by four of the Senators, the populace lining the streets and greeting the mock obsequies with catcalls and shouts of triumph.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've something here that should interest you," and he thrust into his hand an open in-folio.
