used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
exhale hard
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
ElbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
Hillsdale
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From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
Holden
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From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
term of address for a man
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
Solitary's
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From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
unavailingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈveɪlɪŋ/
producing no result or effect
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I do lean upon justice, sir, and do bring in here before your good honor two notorious benefactors."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The efforts of the Solitary's friends to ward off the blow were unavailing, and the perseverance of the constable was crowned with success.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Of course it was impossible for Holden to walk through the streets of Hillsdale with such a companion without attracting observation.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If it please your honor, I am the poor duke's constable, and my name is Elbow.
