used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He tells some rambling story about Attymar sending him to meet a man at Highgate.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
react verbally
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
Attymar
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From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
Attymar's
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From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
of short duration or distance
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Gaylor had seen him earlier in the morning.
apart from; not including
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
Gaylor
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From this reading Gaylor had seen him earlier in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gaylor had seen him earlier in the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
Highgate
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From this reading He tells some rambling story about Attymar sending him to meet a man at Highgate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gaylor had seen him earlier in the morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
magistrate's
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From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
come together
From this reading He tells some rambling story about Attymar sending him to meet a man at Highgate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gaylor had seen him earlier in the morning.
not any; not one
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
and nothing more
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading He tells some rambling story about Attymar sending him to meet a man at Highgate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Gaylor had seen him earlier in the morning.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He tells some rambling story about Attymar sending him to meet a man at Highgate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
SouthersnounUS /ˈsʌðərz/
plural of “souther” — a wind from the south
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He tells some rambling story about Attymar sending him to meet a man at Highgate.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He tells some rambling story about Attymar sending him to meet a man at Highgate.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He says Attymar kept him waiting for some time before he opened the door, and then only allowed him to come into the lobby.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
an affirmative
From this reading “He said nothing except that he went to Attymar’s house--oh, yes, he admits that--by appointment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading John Southers made a brief appearance at the Tower of London Police Court--a dazed, bewildered young man, so overwhelmed by his position that he could do no more than answer the questions put to him by the magistrate’s clerk.
