used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
ale-house
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From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
apprehends
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From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
beadlenounUS /ˈbiːdəl/
a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
BeggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
bridewell-man
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From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
CONSTABLEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
deliversverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərz/
third-person singular of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
drunkardnounUS /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
a chronic drinker
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
not any; not one
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
and nothing more
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
scarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
having a supporting base
From this reading He is a scarecrow to that ale-house, where he drinks not his morning draught, and apprehends a drunkard for not standing in the king's name.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
upon't
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From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
vice-roy
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From this reading A CONSTABLE Is a vice-roy in the street, and no man stands more upon't that he is the king's officer.
in or at the place that
From this reading His jurisdiction extends to the next stocks, where he has commission for the heels only, and sets the rest of the body at liberty.
whip-stock
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From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beggars fear him more than the justice, and as much as the whip-stock, whom he delivers over to his subordinate magistrates, the bridewell-man, and the beadle.
XXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading XX.
