used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A short walk brought Dick to the manse.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
Adam'snounUS /ˈædəmz/
possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few words of greeting he presented the Sergeant’s paper.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A short walk brought Dick to the manse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
certifyingverbUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “certify” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
claimantnounUS /ˈkleɪmənt/
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
CORPORALnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
someone who is a detective
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few words of greeting he presented the Sergeant’s paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After a few words of greeting he presented the Sergeant’s paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
Haldanite
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From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
MANSEnoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
come into possession of
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
on one occasion
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading After a few words of greeting he presented the Sergeant’s paper.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
pension-paper
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From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
Porteous
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From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After a few words of greeting he presented the Sergeant’s paper.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
on the contrary
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
Sergeant's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a few words of greeting he presented the Sergeant’s paper.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short walk brought Dick to the manse.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
uncalled-foradjective
not required or requested
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dick was glad of this opportunity of calling upon the minister to obtain for his friend the required signature.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A short walk brought Dick to the manse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CORPORAL DICK AT THE MANSE Adam had received his pension-paper, which required to be signed by the parish minister, as certifying that the claimant was in life.
which person or people
From this reading He was known to Mr. Porteous, who had met him once before in Adam’s house, and had attacked him rather sharply on his Haldanite principles, the sect being, as he alleged, an uncalled-for opposition to the regular parish clergy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading After a few words of greeting he presented the Sergeant’s paper.
