used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
aforetime
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From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The snares are laid For Robin Hood.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading He goes this very night To his betrothal feast.
one or the other of two
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He goes this very night To his betrothal feast.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The snares are laid For Robin Hood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He goes this very night To his betrothal feast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He goes this very night To his betrothal feast.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading The snares are laid For Robin Hood.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The snares are laid For Robin Hood.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
the force of workers available
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He goes this very night To his betrothal feast.
not any; not one
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading The snares are laid For Robin Hood.
SHERIFFnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
snaresnounUS /snerz/
plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading The snares are laid For Robin Hood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
carry out
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
There's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHERIFF [_To PRINCE JOHN._] There is a kind of justice in all this.
precisely as stated
From this reading He goes this very night To his betrothal feast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The irons being heated in that fire, my lord, Which was his hut, aforetime.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading [_Some of the men take the glowing irons from the fire and follow into the wood._] There's no need To parley with him, either.
