used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
Abigail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
in the past
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
CavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
Christopher'snounUS /ˈkrɪstəfərz/
possessive form of “christopher” — Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
dearly loved
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
the head of a state government
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
miscarriagenounUS /mɪˈskerədʒ/
failure of a plan
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
on one occasion
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
and nothing more
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
not in physical motion
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
express in words
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abigail was awed at the sight of the latter, recalling how she had seen him in the forest only a few short hours ago.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the Governor’s House While they were still drinking, there came an imperious rap on the door.
wine-cup
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The student put down his wine-cup and rose, deeply respectful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have come to tell you, my dear friend,” said the Governor, addressing himself to the Cavalier, “that a very strange miscarriage of justice calls me at once to Salem.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In response to Lord Christopher’s bidding, the Governor entered, followed by a young minister.
