adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
Ahmet
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From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
aubergenoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
bailiffnounUS /ˈbeɪləf/
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
D'Aubusson
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From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
governornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/
the head of a state government
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
langue
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From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
Neave
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From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
servitornoun
someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “But first lead four of these knights and post them so that none can enter the gaol from the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
William
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From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading William Neave, the governor of the prison, looked astonished indeed when, upon his opening the door, the grand master and the bailiff of the English langue, with the twelve knights behind them, entered.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had been puzzled when, four days before, he had received an order from the grand master that Ahmet, a servitor in the auberge of the English langue, should be permitted to pass the night in his house, with authority to move freely and without question, at any hour, in the courtyard of the gaol, and to depart at any hour, secretly and without observation, by the private gate.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Still more had he been surprised when he received the message that the grand master would pay him a secret visit at eleven o'clock at night.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Let no word be spoken until we are in your apartments,” D'Aubusson said in a low voice, as he entered.
