Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

with anger

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

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

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What is your next move?” the latter asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

release after a security has been paid

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

carefully weighed

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

a possible event or occurrence or result

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

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

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

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

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

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

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

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

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

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

From this reading “What is your next move?” the latter asked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading “What is your next move?” the latter asked.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “What is your next move?” the latter asked.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “What is your next move?” the latter asked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

above and across; more than

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

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

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

in the near future

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

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

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “English magistrates are fools,” the Baron cried angrily by way of greeting, and Sherren did not dissent from this stricture on the bench.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is your next move?” the latter asked.

at the time that

From this reading When Baron de Croiseuil heard the magistrate’s decision that bail should be granted to Gaunt, his indignation was intense, for both his solicitor and Mr. Ruggles, K. C., had advised him that such an eventuality need not be considered.

in or at the place that

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

which person or people

From this reading Immediately the case was over, he hastened back to his hotel where he was soon joined by Sherren, who had been in attendance at the court.

but in spite of that

From this reading “I haven’t yet considered it, for I had counted upon Gaunt being put safely out of the way for a time.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “What is your next move?” the latter asked.