used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
Boteler
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From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
Calverley
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From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
committalnounUS /kəˈmɪtəl/
the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
a small house with a single story
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
felonynounUS /ˈfeləni/
a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
Holgrave
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From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
indictmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
keepersnounUS /ˈkiːpərz/
plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
manorialadjective
of or relating to or based on the manor
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
tenantrynoun
tenants of an estate considered as a group
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
up to a particular time
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
the act of testing something
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
vociferatedverbUS /vəˈsɪfəreɪtɪd/
past form of “vociferate” — utter in a very loud voice
From this reading "Silence!" was at length vociferated by a dozen court keepers, and Calverley was asked if he was ready to begin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hall was thronged to suffocation; for many more were attracted by the expected trial, than by the familiar business of a manorial court, and the people beguiled the time till the entrance of De Boteler in commenting on the transaction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The fourth day from his committal, happened to be a Court day of the manor, and it was selected for the trial, for the purpose of showing the tenantry what they might expect from the commission of an offence of such rare occurrence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The steward answered in the affirmative, and slowly read the indictment, during which, a profound silence was maintained throughout the hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An hour had not elapsed since Holgrave retired to bed, before the cottage door was burst open, and Calverley with a strong body of retainers entered, and arrested him for the felony.
