used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
bluntingverbUS /ˈblʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunt” — make less intense
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
bluntsverbUS /blʌnts/
third-person singular of “blunt” — make less intense
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
FRIEDRICH
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From this reading --FRIEDRICH VON LOGAN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
plural of “god” — 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 JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
of the present time and place
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The little widower was jubilant over the summons to the courthouse.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
JUDSON
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From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little widower was jubilant over the summons to the courthouse.
full of life and energy
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
LOGANnounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading --FRIEDRICH VON LOGAN.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The little widower was jubilant over the summons to the courthouse.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
strutnounUS /strʌt/
a proud stiff pompous gait
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
VON
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From this reading --FRIEDRICH VON LOGAN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The little widower was jubilant over the summons to the courthouse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Half an hour later Amos Judson was hurrying toward the courthouse with a lively strut in his gait, answering a summons from Judge Baronet asking his immediate presence in the Judge's office.
wrong-doer
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From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
wrong-doing
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From this reading The irony of wrong-doing lies much in the deception it practices on the wrong-doer, blunting his sense of danger while it blunts his conscience, leading him blindly to choose out for himself a way to destruction.
but in spite of that
From this reading JUDSON SUMMONED Though the mills of the gods grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small.
