10th
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From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
react verbally
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
bespokenadjective
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
black-bearded
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From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
a man of refinement
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
hard-browed
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From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
Juliet
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From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
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 Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
staying power
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
march in a procession
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
in the near future
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
a strong line
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
Skipton
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From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading SPEECH WITHOUT WORDS.
stableyard
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From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
dependable
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
bound or secured closely
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
the topmost one of two
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
at the time that
From this reading When the troop had come to a halt, and accommodations, had been bespoken, the leader caused two of his men to release the prisoner's legs, but not his hands, and then marched with him, preceded and followed by guards, to an upper room overlooking the stableyard.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here four armed men were left with the prisoner, to whom presently supper was brought.
belonging to which person
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Her eye discourses; I will answer it."--_Romeo and Juliet._ Late in the afternoon of that day--Tuesday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading SPEECH WITHOUT WORDS.
the words that are spoken
From this reading SPEECH WITHOUT WORDS.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading March 10th--there rode into Skipton from the north, and took lodging for the night at the principal inn, a party of horsemen, commanded by a stout, hard-browed, black-bearded man, and conducting a pale, tired young gentleman whose hands were tied behind him and whose ankles were fastened with a rope that passed beneath the body of his led horse.
