used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
Blackburnshire
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From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
doffingverbUS /ˈdɔːfɪŋ/
-ing form of “doff” — remove
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
a boy or man
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
engage in
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
absolutely essential
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
not any; not one
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
Nowell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
NutternounUS /ˈnʌtər/
a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
perambulationnoun
a walk around a territory (a parish or manor or forest etc.) in order to officially assert and record its boundaries
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
reevesnounUS /riːvz/
plural of “reeve” — female ruff
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
swainmote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice exactly resembled the sharp cracked tones of the attorney.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
at the time that
From this reading The surprise of the party was by no means diminished when the stranger spoke.
which person or people
From this reading "And who are you, fellow, who thus volunteer your services?" demanded Roger Nowell, sharply.
worshipfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpfəl/
showing adoration
From this reading "I am one of the reeves of the forest of Blackburnshire, worshipful sir," replied the stranger, "and as such my presence, at the intended perambulation of the boundaries of her property, has been deemed necessary by Mrs. Nutter, as I shall have to make a representation of the matter at the next court of swainmote."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I crave pardon for the freedom I have taken in stopping you, good masters," he said, doffing his cap, and saluting them respectfully; "but, being aware of your errand, I am come to attend you on it."
