used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
(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 Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
CROUCHES
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From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
d'etat
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From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
Endymion
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From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
entailsnounUS /ɪnˈteɪlz/
plural of “entail” — land received by fee tail
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
a state of high honor
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
not in action or at work
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
law-man
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From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
Leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
LiterallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
held dear
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
MarigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
not one, and not any
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
Polydore
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From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
Swan-on-the-Dapple
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From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And now, this terrible document had arrived--it was like an attempt to cut off his right hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hence, his present position was for him an ideal one--he had all the glory due to the first citizen, who has, moreover, effected a coup d'etat, and none of the real responsibility that such a situation entails.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
VigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dame Marigold had been right in saying that her brother was now completely under the dominion of the doctor.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
at the time that
From this reading THE LAW CROUCHES AND SPRINGS Literally, Master Polydore Vigil received the severest shock of his life, when a few days after the events recorded in the last chapter there reached him the warrant against Endymion Leer, duly signed and sealed by the law-man of the district of Swan-on-the-Dapple.
which person or people
From this reading Master Polydore was a weak, idle man, who, nevertheless, dearly loved the insignia of authority.
