used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
Addison
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From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
Augusta'snounUS /əˈɡʌstəz/
possessive form of “augusta” — the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading JAMES BREAKS DOWN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
dearly loved
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading JAMES BREAKS DOWN.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “What is that gentleman’s name?”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is that gentleman’s name?”
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES BREAKS DOWN.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
staying power
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Short, my Lord.”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
Meeson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Short, my Lord.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “What is that gentleman’s name?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
ProbatenounUS /ˈproʊbeɪt/
a judicial certificate saying that a will is genuine and conferring on the executors the power to administer the estate
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
RegistrarnounUS /ˈredʒɪstrɑːr/
a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What is that gentleman’s name?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
precisely as stated
From this reading Augusta heard the Judge ask of the clerk, after making two or three frantic efforts to attract his attention—a proceeding that the position of his desk rendered very difficult.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is that gentleman’s name?”
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The Registrar, not Augusta’s dear doctor Probate, but another Registrar, rose and called on the case of Meeson _v._ Addison and Another, and in an instant the wretched James Short was on his legs to open the case.
