used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading You seem amazed.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
Ay
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From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
Burdocknoun
any of several erect biennial herbs of temperate Eurasia having stout taproots and producing burs
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
greatly pleased
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
as might be expected
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
express in words
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You seem amazed.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ay, sir, to the confusion of his enemies, as sure as I'm a sinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I am indeed,--to say the least,--surprised, and naturally delighted to find fortune should so unexpectedly raise him up a friend.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “I am so far at liberty, I thank Providence,” replied Burdock, “as to be able to bail him; and I mean to do so within an hour.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You do?”
