used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
consider or hold as true
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
anew
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
clausenounUS /klɔːz/
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
CustomsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
DurantnounUS /ˈdʊrənt/
United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
Evelyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
set up or found
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
a man of refinement
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
immediately past
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
not any; not one
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
Raish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
residesverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
express in words
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
Scarlett
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From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
Travers
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From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Miss Durant," he at last found voice to say, "surely there is some mistake!
in or at the place that
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
which person or people
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "In lieu of it, then," the minister conceded, "I will accept a copy of the appropriate clause of the Dominion Marriage Act, signed by the Mounted Policeman in charge of the district where Miss Durant resides."
in the company of; together with
From this reading And before Raish, who sprang forward, with an oath, could stop him, he had entered the Customs building, calling for Sergeant Scarlett.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading XII NORTHERN LIGHTS Scarlett looked from Evelyn to Travers and back again, in bewilderment, dismay.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Surely there's no love lost between ye and this--gentleman!"
