used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Old Tarbox!" repeated the squire in a tone of reproof.
(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 Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
EzekielnounUS /ˈezɪkiːl/
a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
usually; as a rule
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Old Tarbox!" repeated the squire in a tone of reproof.
INVOKESverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊks/
third-person singular of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading TARBOX INVOKES THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
and nothing more
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading TARBOX INVOKES THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW.
a female domestic
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading TARBOX INVOKES THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Really, you should speak more respectfully of Mr. Nathan Tarbox."
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
Nathan
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From this reading "Really, you should speak more respectfully of Mr. Nathan Tarbox."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TARBOX INVOKES THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Really, you should speak more respectfully of Mr. Nathan Tarbox."
recurring again and again
From this reading "Old Tarbox!" repeated the squire in a tone of reproof.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading "Old Tarbox!" repeated the squire in a tone of reproof.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "Really, you should speak more respectfully of Mr. Nathan Tarbox."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Really, you should speak more respectfully of Mr. Nathan Tarbox."
express in speech
From this reading "Really, you should speak more respectfully of Mr. Nathan Tarbox."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
TARBOX
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TARBOX INVOKES THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TARBOX INVOKES THE MAJESTY OF THE LAW.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Old Tarbox!" repeated the squire in a tone of reproof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
at the time that
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ezekiel Price, justice of the peace, generally known as Squire Price, was just rising from his supper table when the one maid of all work, Bridget, entered and said: "Mr. Price, old Tarbox is at the door and wishes to see you."
