proctorin a sentence
proctor
-
The proctor caught her cheating.
proctor = person watching over students to prevent cheating during a test
- I have to proctor an examination on Monday.
- Your Bene Gesserit proctors speak of the Kwisatz Haderach, but they cannot begin to guess the many places I have been.† (source)
- Only the Elder Brother and his proctors are permitted to speak, and the proctors only for one day of every seven.† (source)
- Read minds and make a killing on the market...(Guild Law forbade speculation or gambling by peepers) Read minds and know the answers to all exam questions...(That was a schoolboy, unaware that Esper Proctors were hired by Examination Boards to prevent that kind of peeper-cheating) Read minds and know what people really think of me...Read minds and know which girls are willing...Read minds and be like a King...At the desk, the receptionist wearily broadcast on the widest TP band: If you can hear me, please go through the door on the left marked EMPLOYEES ONLY.† (source)
- GOM JABBAR; the high-handed enemy; that specific poison needle tipped with meta-cyanide used by Bene Gesserit Proctors in the death-alternative test of human awareness.† (source)
- He interviewed the college authorities, the proctors, the Vice-Chancellor; he induced Mgr.† (source)
- And there's some even goes dancing with the town at the Masonic—but the proctors will get them, you see....Well, here's Lord Sebastian.† (source)
- It was one of several parties designed to comfort Hardcastle—one of the tasks that had lately fallen to Sebastian and me since, by leaving his car out, we had got him into grave trouble with the proctors.† (source)
- They says: "There's several; but it's the Proctors, mainly."† (source)
- 'But advocates and proctors are not one and the same?' said I, a little puzzled.† (source)
show 9 more with this conextual meaning
- She said, don't say nothing about the Proctors, but only about the Apthorps—which 'll be perfectly true, because she is going there to speak about their buying the house; I know it, because she told me so herself.† (source)
- James's tongue unloosed with the port, and he told his cousin his life, his prospects, his debts, his troubles at the little-go, and his rows with the proctors, filling rapidly from the bottles before him, and flying from Port to Madeira with joyous activity.† (source)
- To say the truth, we were getting in no very good odour among the tip-top proctors, and were rapidly sliding down to but a doubtful position.† (source)
- The proctors employ the advocates.† (source)
- We articled clerks, as germs of the patrician order of proctors, were treated with so much consideration, that I was almost my own master at all times.† (source)
- He said it was impossible to conceal the disagreeable fact, that we were chiefly employed by solicitors; but he gave me to understand that they were an inferior race of men, universally looked down upon by all proctors of any pretensions.† (source)
- There were a number of hangers-on and outsiders about the Commons, who, without being proctors themselves, dabbled in common-form business, and got it done by real proctors, who lent their names in consideration of a share in the spoil; — and there were a good many of these too.† (source)
- There was a good deal of competition in the Commons on all points of display, and it turned out some very choice equipages then; though I always have considered, and always shall consider, that in my time the great article of competition there was starch: which I think was worn among the proctors to as great an extent as it is in the nature of man to bear.† (source)
- I observed, however, that Mr. Spenlow's proctorial gown and stiff cravat took Peggotty down a little, and inspired her with a greater reverence for the man who was gradually becoming more and more etherealized in my eyes every day, and about whom a reflected radiance seemed to me to beam when he sat erect in Court among his papers, like a little lighthouse in a sea of stationery.† (source)
▲ show less (of above)
show 10 more examples with any meaning
- Look, when my dad was seventeen, he was already out of school and workin' fulltime in the mail room of Proctor and Gamble.† (source)
- ABIGAIL, in tears: I look for John Proctor that took me from my sleep and put knowledge in my heart!† (source)
- She proposed that Graves replace her in the biology class, and proctor the exam while she, Beasley, took Michael into a separate room and gave him the test verbally.† (source)
- The proctor watches every drop go into the pan, picks it up, empties it into a test tube that is already labeled with her name and today's date.† (source)
- He was assistant to our new proctor.† (source)
- Maybe that's why they sent the old Proctor here — to whip our dear Lady Jessica into line.† (source)
- The class proctor outlined the course and told them that only 20 percent of them would remain at graduation.† (source)
- THE PROCTOR SHUTS the door and takes his seat.† (source)
- Brother Narbert is a proctor of the order, so he is allowed to speak one day of every seven.† (source)
- The day my father died, Stanley Suraweera, now a Proctor at Kegalle, was in Court when a messenger brought him the note: Mervyn has dropped dead.† (source)
▲ show less (of above)
show 190 more examples with any meaning
- Even the opening speech by our new proctor was edged with dire warnings.† (source)
- PROCTOR SUPERIOR: a Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother who is also regional director of a B.G. school.† (source)
- "Hands out where I can see them," the proctor says.† (source)
- He fears Proctor, but starts to reach inside his coat.† (source)
- The proctor walks in front of her, holds it open, and she walks in, followed by the proctor.† (source)
- PROCTOR: The Deputy Governor will permit it?† (source)
- I'm your class proctor for the next two weeks.† (source)
- Mary is keeping her eyes to the ground; Proctor has her elbow as though she were near collapse.† (source)
- Y.T.s mom goes in, followed by the proctor, who closes and locks the door.† (source)
- Then it's back out to the lobby, followed again by the proctor.† (source)
- You loved me, John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!† (source)
- PROCTOR, with draining anger—his curiosity is draining it: And what of these proceedings here?† (source)
- PROCTOR: I—had not reckoned with goin' into court.† (source)
- PROCTOR, frantically: They're pretending, Mr. Danforth!† (source)
- DANFORTH, his eyes narrow on Proctor: Did you ever see Martha Corey with the Devil?† (source)
- Proctor, seeing Mary Warren, draws her by the arm to Hale.† (source)
- DANFORTH, to Herrick: What's Proctor's way now?† (source)
- Mr. Proctor, a score of people have already testified they saw this woman with the Devil.† (source)
- PROCTOR: There be no love for Satan in this house, Mister.† (source)
- PROCTOR, ripping the warrant: Out with you!† (source)
- Proctor has just finished signing when Danforth reaches for the paper.† (source)
- PROCTOR, with a cry of his whole soul: Because it is my name!† (source)
- PARRIS, in deadly fear, to Elizabeth: Go to him, Goody Proctor!† (source)
- That tract is in my bounds, it's in my bounds, Mr. Proctor.† (source)
- PROCTOR, to Hale, of Cheever: Bid him begone.† (source)
- You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor.† (source)
- PROCTOR, thinking beyond this: Aye, it is, it is surely.† (source)
- PROCTOR, counting on his fingers: Thou shalt not steal.† (source)
- PROCTOR—he pauses, then with a flailing of hope: Giles' wife?† (source)
- PROCTOR: And why not, if they must hang for denyin' it?† (source)
- PROCTOR: Your Honor, my wife never kept no poppets.† (source)
- Has Mr. Proctor threatened you for this deposition?† (source)
- PROCTOR: The road past my house is a pilgrimage to Salem all morning.† (source)
- PUTNAM: I never heard you worried so on this society, Mr. Proctor.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Sixty, plus six for firewood—† (source)
- PROCTOR: Would you give them such a lie?† (source)
- PROCTOR: No. DANFORTH, as though Proctor did not understand: Mr. Proctor, I must have—† (source)
- PROCTOR: I thought I would, aye—with your permission.† (source)
- PROCTOR, taken aback: Surely you cannot think so.† (source)
- Proctor goes to Betty as Abigail is trying to pull her hands down, calling "Betty!"† (source)
- Proctor turns from her to Hathorne; he is off the earth, his voice hollow.† (source)
- I am no Sarah Good or Tituba, I am John Proctor!† (source)
- PROCTOR, through his teeth, his face turned from Rebecca: I did.† (source)
- PROCTOR, trembling, his life collapsing about him: I have known her, sir.† (source)
- He studies Abigail for a moment, then: Continue, Mr. Proctor.† (source)
- PROCTOR, reaching for the poppet: What's there?† (source)
- He is rapidly calculating this; he turns from her to Proctor.† (source)
- DANFORTH, inquiring, incredulous: Mr. Proctor, do you think they go like saints?† (source)
- PROCTOR, stubbornly: For a moment alone, aye.† (source)
- PROCTOR, as Danforth's wide eyes pour on him: Mary, Mary!† (source)
- Then, to Proctor and Giles Corey: Do you men have afflicted children?† (source)
- Tell me, Mr. Proctor, have you given out this story in the village?† (source)
- PROCTOR: She believe in the Gospel, every word!† (source)
- To Proctor: When the children wake, speak nothing of witchcraft—it will frighten them.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Mr. Hale, I never knew I must account to that man for I come to church or stay at home.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I'll whip the Devil out of you!† (source)
- PROCTOR, shaking her: Do you look for whippin'?† (source)
- PROCTOR, with a cold, cold horror at their efficiency: Why must it be written?† (source)
- Then, appealing to Proctor: Mr. Proctor—† (source)
- Now, Mr. Proctor, before I decide whether I shall hear you or not, it is my duty to tell you this.† (source)
- PROCTOR, reaching into his jacket: She has signed a deposition, sir—† (source)
- PROCTOR—he knows what she means: I thought better of it since.† (source)
- John Proctor touches her head reassuringly.† (source)
- REBECCA, brightening as she sees Proctor: Ah, John!† (source)
- PROCTOR: I will fall like an ocean on that court!† (source)
- PROCTOR, to Francis: Rebecca's in the jail!† (source)
- PROCTOR: I mean it solemnly, Rebecca; I like not the smell of this "authority."† (source)
- PROCTOR: I surely did come when I could, and when I could not I prayed in this house.† (source)
- PROCTOR, angrily, bewildered: And what signifies a needle!† (source)
- But Proctor snatches it up, and now a wild terror is rising in him, and a boundless anger.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Abby, I never give you hope to wait for me.† (source)
- PROCTOR, with difficulty: I—I have no witness and cannot prove it, except my word be taken.† (source)
- DANFORTH, pointing at the confession in Proctor's hand: Is that document a lie?† (source)
- PROCTOR, alarmed, quietly: Can you not pretend it?† (source)
- PROCTOR: But if she say she is pregnant, then she must be!† (source)
- PROCTOR, hesitating, and with deep hatred of himself: Good.† (source)
- On their ecstatic cries THE CURTAIN FALLS The common room of Proctor's house, eight days later.† (source)
- PROCTOR, to Putnam: You cannot command Mr. Parris.† (source)
- MARY WARREN, with an indignant edge: She tried to kill me many times, Goody Proctor!† (source)
- PROCTOR, with solemn warning: You will not judge me more, Elizabeth.† (source)
- PROCTOR: She only pretended to faint, Your Excellency.† (source)
- PROCTOR: You have all witnessed it; what more is needed?† (source)
- Danforth looks at John Proctor, then proceeds to read.† (source)
- PROCTOR, in agony: No, I take my own, my own!† (source)
- PROCTOR, angering: I know I cannot keep it.† (source)
- Presently the door opens and John Proctor enters, carrying his gun.† (source)
- Mr. Parris, go into the court and bring Goodwife Proctor out.† (source)
- MARY WARREN, looking to Proctor: I—cannot faint now, sir.† (source)
- DANFORTH: Then explain to me, Mr. Proctor, why you will not let—† (source)
- You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife!† (source)
- PROCTOR, without conviction: They dismissed it.† (source)
- To Proctor: Your wife, you say, is an honest woman.† (source)
- PROCTOR, at once: Mr. Parris discovered them himself in the dead of night!† (source)
- HALE: I must say it, Mr. Proctor; that is not for you to decide.† (source)
- Now let neither of you turn to face Goody Proctor.† (source)
- PROCTOR: She only thought to save my name!† (source)
- PROCTOR: She has not been a girl these fifteen years, Your Honor.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time.† (source)
- PROCTOR, his anger rising: For a moment, I say.† (source)
- PROCTOR, to Hale: Now, sir—do you have it?† (source)
- In conflict, Proctor glances at Francis and Giles.† (source)
- But Danforth goes on reading, and Proctor is heartened.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I—I have once or twice plowed on Sunday.† (source)
- PROCTOR, scoffing, but without conviction: Ah, they'd never hang—† (source)
- PROCTOR, with a violent undertone: You doubt me yet?† (source)
- Cheever goes to Proctor, the confession and a pen in hand.† (source)
- PROCTOR: No, nor this one either till tonight.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Mr. Danforth, what profit this girl to turn herself about?† (source)
- PROCTOR: She do not mean to doubt the Gospel, sir, you cannot think it.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I have made a bell of my honor!† (source)
- All turn to see as he beckons in Mary Warren with Proctor.† (source)
- She has an arrow in you yet, John Proctor, and you know it well!† (source)
- I'd almost forgot how strong you are, John Proctor!† (source)
- HALE: Goody Proctor, I have gone this three month like our Lord into the wilderness.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Then how do you charge me with such a promise?† (source)
- Proctor is silent, staring at Elizabeth.† (source)
- PROCTOR, crying out: Elizabeth, I have confessed it!† (source)
- PROCTOR, hesitates, then: Abigail Williams.† (source)
- PROCTOR, to Hale, ready to break him: Will you see her taken?† (source)
- PROCTOR, to break the silence: Will you drink cider, Mr. Hale?† (source)
- DANFORTH, pressing Hale impatiently aside: Mr. Proctor, you have been notified, have you not?† (source)
- PROCTOR, wide-eyed: Oh, it is a black mischief.† (source)
- ELIZABETH: She were—She glances at Proctor for a cue.† (source)
- MARY WARREN: I am sick, I am sick, Mr. Proctor.† (source)
- PROCTOR, numbed—a thread to weave into his agony: "More weight."† (source)
- To Proctor: I only hope you'll not be so sarcastical no more.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I nailed the roof upon the church, I hung the door—† (source)
- PROCTOR: Aye, that's the truth of it, Rebecca.† (source)
- PARRIS: The salary is sixty-six pound, Mr. Proctor!† (source)
- It is a weighty name; it will strike the village that Proctor confess.† (source)
- PROCTOR, laughs insanely, then: A fire, a fire is burning!† (source)
- PROCTOR, still in his shock: Why, Mr. Hale!† (source)
- There be no higher judge under Heaven than Proctor is!† (source)
- PROCTOR, with a cry, as he strides to the door: Why do you cry it?† (source)
- HALE, obviously disturbed—and evasive: Goody Proctor, I do not judge you.† (source)
- PROCTOR, his smile widening: Ah, you're wicked yet, aren't y'!† (source)
- PROCTOR, setting down his gun: No, no. Hale comes further into the room.† (source)
- Hale only looks at Proctor, deep in his attempt to define this man.† (source)
- Proctor simply looks at her, unable to grasp it.† (source)
- GILES, over Proctor's shoulder at Putnam: I'll cut your throat, Putnam, I'll kill you yet!† (source)
- PROCTOR, turning, appealing to Hale: Mr. Hale!† (source)
- MARY WARREN: Mr. Proctor, in open court she near to choked us all to death.† (source)
- PROCTOR, as though a secret arrow had pained his heart: Aye.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I'll show you a great doin' on your arse one of these days.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Aye, sir, she knew her for a harlot.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I hear nothin', where I am kept.† (source)
- PROCTOR: If the crop is good I'll buy George Jacobs' heifer.† (source)
- PROCTOR, with the faintest faltering: Why, no, sir.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I have a crop to sow and lumber to drag home.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Because it speaks deceit, and I am honest!† (source)
- MARY WARREN, almost collapsing: Let me go, Mr. Proctor, I cannot, I cannot—† (source)
- DANFORTH, going to her: Goody Proctor, you are not summoned here for disputation.† (source)
- DANFORTH, after thinking on it: Fetch Goody Proctor to me.† (source)
- Now believe me, Proctor, how heavy be the law, all its tonnage I do carry on my back tonight.† (source)
- PROCTOR, his mind wild, breathless: I say—I say—God is dead!† (source)
- ABIGAIL: Goody Proctor always kept poppets.† (source)
- PROCTOR, growing unnerved: What's she doing?† (source)
- PROCTOR, a trifle unsteadily: I—am sure I do, sir.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Abby, you'll put it out of mind.† (source)
- PROCTOR: Then let you come out and call them wrong.† (source)
- CHEEVER: Proctor, you dare not touch the warrant.† (source)
- DANFORTH, after a slight pause: While you worked for Mr. Proctor, did you see poppets in that house?† (source)
- PROCTOR, sensing her weakening: Mary, God damns all liars!† (source)
- PROCTOR, breaking in: Your Honor—he has the story in confidence, sir, and he—† (source)
- PROCTOR: Forgive him, sir, for his old age.† (source)
- Proctor was a farmer in his middle thirties.† (source)
- PROCTOR: And how did it come into this house?† (source)
- HALE: Goody Proctor, your husband is marked to hang this morning.† (source)
- MARY WARREN: But, Mr. Proctor, they will not hang them if they confess.† (source)
- CHEEVER, looking about the room: Mr. Proctor, I have little time.† (source)
- PROCTOR, forcing him into a chair: Peace, Giles, peace.† (source)
- PROCTOR—he has been reached by Hale's words: Leave me, Francis, leave me.† (source)
- PROCTOR, quietly, struggling with his thought: Aye, they must, they must.† (source)
- PROCTOR, evading: I—have no knowledge in that line.† (source)
- John Proctor is not Isaac Ward that drank his family to ruin.† (source)
- PROCTOR—he knows it is insane: No, it is not the same!† (source)
- PROCTOR: I have no knowledge of it; the Bible speaks of witches, and I will not deny them.† (source)
- PARRIS: Do you read the Gospel, Mr. Proctor?† (source)
- Let you consider, now—To Proctor and the others: And I bid you all do likewise.† (source)
- PROCTOR: I'd have you see some honesty in it.† (source)
- PROCTOR, in horror, muttering in disgust at her: Go to bed.† (source)
- He keeps watching Proctor, who tries to meet his gaze.† (source)
- PROCTOR, simply-a pure question: What would you have me do?† (source)
- PROCTOR, evading: This woman never thought she done the Devil's work.† (source)
- HALE: Proctor, I cannot think God be provoked so grandly by such a petty cause.† (source)
- PROCTOR, looking off, beginning to sweat: Thou shalt not kill.† (source)
- HALE: Mr. Proctor, your house is not a church; your theology must tell you that.† (source)
- PROCTOR: "Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee."† (source)
- PARRIS: Proctor, the village must have proof that—† (source)
- PROCTOR, grasping her by the throat as though he would strangle her: Make your peace with it!† (source)
▲ show less (of above)