used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINE AND SONG.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
bespeaking
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From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
the act of departing
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
take in liquids
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
one or the other of two
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
Hal
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From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
He's
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From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
a message received and understood
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/
the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
Nottingham
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From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
Oakham
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From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
and nothing more
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
get rid of
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading WINE AND SONG.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
stopping-places
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From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
carry out
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Anne could not exactly repeat her precautions taken at Oakham, for Hal procured the only available fresh horses before she applied for any; nor could she arrange that her own horses should be held in readiness before the inn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
look attentively
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She caused them, however, to be fed and kept in an unlocked shed, from which her page might speedily take them out; and she was successful in bespeaking information in case of the enemy's departure.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading WINE AND SONG.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He's in the third degree of drink; he's drowned."--_Twelfth Night._ The inn people coming forth with a light, Hal made similar arrangements to those effected at his two previous stopping-places, with this difference, that he himself was to watch for two hours, and then be succeeded by Anthony.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though Hal left her sight in riding back to keep watch, she now knew that he would not flee without calling his attendants, nor could he continue his flight in either practicable direction--toward Nottingham or toward Newark--without passing the inn.
