used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
alcaide
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From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
Edric
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From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
Edric's
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From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
endeavours
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From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
divisible by two
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
communicated in words
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
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 "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
and nothing more
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
in the near future
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
to-morrow
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From this reading All my endeavours to save you have only succeeded in obtaining a few hours respite, and to-morrow morning you are condemned to be burnt alive."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Thank God!" cried Edric involuntarily, as soon as he saw him; for, as he felt confident that the anger he had expressed against them, had been assumed, he hoped he was now come to save them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few days after this, the prisoners were honoured by another visit from the alcaide.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "Oh!" shrieked the doctor; whilst even Edric's courage could not prevent his turning deathly pale.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Alas!" returned the worthy magistrate, "I fear you have little reason to be thankful.
