Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

later than; following

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

(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 "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

the organ of sight

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

a search for knowledge

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

and nothing more

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

not any; not one

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

established beyond doubt

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

serve or summon with a subpoena

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

carry out

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It may be Hamilton's fight at the Old Swan, or it may be the Roger Wentworth affair.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I have committed no crime, and I can't imagine what it all means."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Here is the paper he gave me," she said, handing me a document which proved to be a subpoena.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EYE OF THE DRAGON One morning, a week or more after my visit to my uncle's house, with Frances, she came to my closet in the Wardrobe greatly excited, and told me that a sheriff had come to take her to one of the London courts of law.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After examining the subpoena, I explained: "You are wanted merely as a witness before a jury of inquiry engaged in investigating a crime of some sort.