used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Duke paused as he went out of the door, and looked at me.
AxenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
lacking funds
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Duke paused as he went out of the door, and looked at me.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Duke paused as he went out of the door, and looked at me.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
HEADSMAN'S
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From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
Justicer
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From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Duke paused as he went out of the door, and looked at me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
mockinglyadverb
in a disrespectful jeering manner
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
Othonoun
French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099)
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Duke paused as he went out of the door, and looked at me.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The Duke paused as he went out of the door, and looked at me.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
move upward
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
only a very short time before
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I started up and gazed about bewildered as the coming terrors of the morning broke upon me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Duke paused as he went out of the door, and looked at me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "'Tis scarcely an hour to sunrise," he continued, "and I warrant the noble Red Axe will desire to feel the edge of his tool and see that his assistants are in their places."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
Wolfmark
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From this reading THE HEADSMAN'S RIGHT "Rise, Justicer of the Wolfmark!" said Otho, smiling mockingly upon me like a fiend.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can promise you a distinguished company at the first public performance of your honorable office," he said, with a polite gesture.
