used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
agoniesnounUS /ˈæɡəniz/
plural of “agony” — intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
see with attention
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did so.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
expeditiouslyadverbUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
a man of refinement
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
a particular point in time
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
quitted
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From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
move hurridly
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
scaffoldnounUS /ˈskæfəld/
a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)
From this reading In that moment, a rush from the scaffold forced me from the door.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
sheriffsnounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did so.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A lumbering noise, occasioned by the falling of part of the apparatus, announced that it had been obeyed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
under-sheriff
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From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
which person or people
From this reading The sheriffs, the under-sheriff, the ordinary, the gentleman who had assisted him in preparing the sufferers for eternity, and several other persons quitted the platform as expeditiously as possible, that they might not behold the final agonies of the unhappy men.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Sir Thomas took me by the arm as he passed, and signified that he wished me to accompany him.
