used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE CHARGE OF TREASON.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
set down according to a plan
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
a female domestic
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
not one, and not any
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHARGE OF TREASON.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
with low volume
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Everything is in order here," said the old man quietly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHARGE OF TREASON.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
TREASONnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading THE CHARGE OF TREASON.
Trevisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter Trevisa seemed much chagrined at the course events were taking.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course, certain formalities will have to be complied with, but----" "I will have none of it!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doubtless he would twist and turn like a fox before fulfilling his promises; but the maid stood expectant by as the attorney took some papers from a receptacle and laid them on the table.
