used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
cannot
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From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
epithetnounUS /ˈepəθet/
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
at any time
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
communicated in words
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
GallowaynounUS /ˈɡæloʊweɪ/
a district in southwestern Scotland
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
a man of refinement
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
handlesnounUS /ˈhændəlz/
plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
KetchnounUS /ketʃ/
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
immediately past
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
not any; not one
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
on one occasion
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
premiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
press-bedstead
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From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
without much difficulty
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
shut-up
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From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His state of mind may be best expressed by the strong epithet, “savage.”
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
precisely as stated
From this reading Amongst other facts, patent to common and uncommon sense, is the very obvious one that a man cannot be in two places at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In like manner, no author, that I ever heard of, was able to relate two different portions of his narrative at one and the same time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Ketch stood in his lodge, leaning for support upon the shut-up press-bedstead, which, by day, looked like a high chest of drawers with brass handles, his eyes fixed on the keys, hanging on the opposite nail.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Thus you will readily understand, that if I devoted the last chapter to Mr. Galloway, his clerks and their concerns generally, it could not be given to Mr. Ketch and _his_ concerns; although in the strict order of time and sequence, the latter gentleman might have claimed an equal, if not a premier right.
