used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
in addition
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
subject to appointment
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
BodyguardnounUS /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
Dymoke
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From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
set up or found
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
the state of being honored
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
how
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From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
KnighthoodnounUS /ˈnaɪthʊd/
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
orderlies
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From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
a human being
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
St
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From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
TroopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her Majesty was pleased also to confer upon Trooper Browne the honour of Knighthood in the order of St. Michael and St. George.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In these days there were two or three attempts made by insane persons upon her Majesty's life.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
at the time that
From this reading He was startled out of all his dignity when, the door opening, he found himself of a sudden face to face with her Majesty.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At the petition then of the whole corps of the Bodyguard she appointed orderlies for close attendance upon her person, choosing the two nearest friends of my Lord Sydney, Sergeant Dymoke to be on duty in the day time, Trooper Browne at night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was after midnight--how we missed the bells of fallen Westminster--and Trooper Sir Patrick Browne, faint with excess of pride, stood in a vain pose by the door of the private rooms.
