1594
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From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
6th
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From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
(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 All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
Bame
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From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marlowe could do nothing except with peril to his own safety.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
apart from; not including
From this reading Marlowe could do nothing except with peril to his own safety.
executionernounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənər/
an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
a message received and understood
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
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 All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Marlowe could do nothing except with peril to his own safety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Marlowe could do nothing except with peril to his own safety.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Marlowe could do nothing except with peril to his own safety.
the act of punishing
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Marlowe could do nothing except with peril to his own safety.
except for; apart from
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading In the mind of the lawyer, Bame deserved the severest punishment known in the law for his false charges against the dramatist.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
Tamworth
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From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The disclosure was, therefore, delayed until some time after the fatal day of December 6th, 1594.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All this information was sedulously kept from Marlowe, for Tamworth knew not what Marlowe might do to save the accused, not that his hatred had abated, but he might have scruples against one being hung for an offense of which one was innocent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marlowe could do nothing except with peril to his own safety.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could swear that Bame was not in the church for any unlawful purpose, but to appear as a witness would be to deliver his own body into the hands of the executioner.
