used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Go, some of you cry a reprieve!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "That I supplied?" said the Provost, somewhat astonished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
Beggar's
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From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
conjuncturenoun
a critical combination of events or circumstances
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Go, some of you cry a reprieve!
greatly pleased
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
communicated in words
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go, some of you cry a reprieve!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
HalcyonnounUS /ˈhælsiən/
(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That I supplied?" said the Provost, somewhat astonished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
a message received and understood
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
Kirkwall
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From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
MagistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Go, some of you cry a reprieve!
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
a human being
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
providentialadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
ProvostnounUS /ˈproʊvoʊst/
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
reprievenounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading Go, some of you cry a reprieve!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
term of address for a man
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Go, some of you cry a reprieve!
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "That I supplied?" said the Provost, somewhat astonished.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/
warm friendly feelings of gratitude
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
Weatherport
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From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
at the time that
From this reading The Provost, in particular, expressed himself delighted with the providential arrival of the Halcyon, at the very conjuncture when the Pirate could not escape her.
which person or people
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Beggar's Opera._ Captain Weatherport had, before this time, reached Kirkwall in person, and was received with great joy and thankfulness by the Magistrates, who had assembled in council for the purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go, some of you cry a reprieve!
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading The Captain looked a little surprised, and said--"For that, sir, you may thank the information you yourself supplied."
