used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
speak to
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
Burchell
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From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
a person who is in charge
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
Fenn's
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From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
destroyed or killed
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
IVESnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
omissionsnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “omission” — a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
and nothing more
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
rampartsnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrts/
plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
only a very short time before
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
ST
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From this reading ST.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here was an essential point neglected; and I ran to the head of the stairs to find myself already too late.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am not very sure that I was properly entitled to this corner.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The lawyer was beyond my view; in the archway that led downward to the Castle gate, only the red coat and the bright arms of a sentry glittered in the shadow; and I could but return to my place upon the ramparts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IVES IS SHOWN A HOUSE The lawyer was scarce gone before I remembered many omissions; and chief among these, that I had neglected to get Mr. Burchell Fenn's address.
