used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
court-yard
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From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
wanted intensely
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
dismounted
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From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
enjoiningnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
(law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
Fowden
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From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
Markland
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From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
OrderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
others
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From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
Rawcliffe
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From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
having a supporting base
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No sooner was the drawbridge lowered than several persons on horseback rode into the court-yard.
look attentively
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
which person or people
From this reading Ordering two of the officers to station themselves near the drawbridge, and enjoining the others to keep strict watch over the house, Mr. Fowden dismounted, and addressing Markland, who was standing near, desired to be conducted to Miss Rawcliffe.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The party consisted of half a dozen mounted constables, at the head of whom was Mr. Fowden, the Manchester magistrate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By this time, some of the servants had come forth with lights, so that the unwelcome visitors could be distinguished.
