Chapter XI

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

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

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From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

(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 The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

in addition

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

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

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

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

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

an occurrence of something

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

put or send forth

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

a large and stately mansion

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

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From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

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From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

a female human offspring

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

let have

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

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

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

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

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

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

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

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

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

immediately past

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

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From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

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

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

come together

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading Milton.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

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From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

inflected form of “rebut” — overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

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From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

plural of “subpoena” — a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

plural of “summons” — a request to be present

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

tenants of an estate considered as a group

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

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

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

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

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

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From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

the act of testing something

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

not known

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

precisely as stated

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

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

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

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

From this reading They were, in fact, issued almost at random, in order that the defendant in the trial might have at hand every possible means of rebutting his adversary's case.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

during the time that

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?

which person or people

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

to a great degree

From this reading The summonses referred to in the last chapter had been very widely distributed among all those of the tenantry of Trevethian, who had been cotemporaries of poor Margaret Basset.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But they were not confined to the dependents of the castle: old Maud Basset and her daughter, Cecily, also received subpoenas, and Michael Sinson was greatly startled by being served with one himself.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Peace, brother, be not over-exquisite To cast the fashion of uncertain evils; For grant they be so, while they rest unknown, What need a man forestall his date of grief, And run to meet what he would most avoid?