used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
Arundel
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From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
for more time
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
not any; not one
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
Northumberlandnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
go across or through
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
Renard
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From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
scarcely-repressed
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From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
Shrewsbury
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From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
Suffolk
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From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “His scheme shall be defeated, then,” replied Pembroke; “it never shall be signed.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Then your grace must tarry still longer,” replied Arundel, sullenly, “for I am in no mood to furnish it.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Be not too sure of that,” rejoined Renard, with a scarcely-repressed sneer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ha!” exclaimed Northumberland, fiercely,—but, instantly checking himself, he turned to the next peer, and continued: “I will pass on, then, to you, Lord Shrewsbury.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And now, my lord of Arundel,” said the Duke, taking the document from Suffolk, “we tarry for your signature.”
