used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "How dare you?" she shrieked to Don Pedro.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
put on clothes
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
EmpressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading The Empress was furious.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The Empress was furious.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How dare you?" she shrieked to Don Pedro.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
imprisonverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzən/
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How dare you?" she shrieked to Don Pedro.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
precisely, exactly
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How dare you?" she shrieked to Don Pedro.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading "How dare you?" she shrieked to Don Pedro.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
dependable
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half an hour later, as Don Carlos was passing out of the Palace on his way home to dress for dinner, six stout constables seized him by the arms, handcuffed him on the spot, and dragged him off to the Imperial prison.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What right have you to imprison him--the accredited representative of a Foreign Power?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "At the suit of his Excellency the Chancellor," they said in explanation, and hurried him away without another word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How dare you?" she shrieked to Don Pedro.
