used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, my friend, you are of a charming simplicity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, my friend, you are of a charming simplicity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, my friend, you are of a charming simplicity.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading But, my friend, you are of a charming simplicity.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But, my friend, you are of a charming simplicity.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
and nothing more
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
justicesnounUS /ˈdʒʌstəsəz/
plural of “justice” — the quality of being just or fair
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
come together
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, my friend, you are of a charming simplicity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading But, my friend, you are of a charming simplicity.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
the act of testing something
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
precisely as stated
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
Vliet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
wapentake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He would have been out of the way for a time, at any rate, and there is just a chance he might have been hanged.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are not an extremely law-abiding people in the Isle, but there is a constable of the wapentake; there are justices of the peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would it have been very troublesome to send the Dutchman to Lincoln Castle to await his trial for attempted murder?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose Vliet will be blotted out of existence, if he be fool enough to meet you, which I doubt.
