used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
(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 A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
black-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
to come or go into
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
Hal
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From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading --Hamlet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
hewverbUS /hjuː/
make or shape as with an axe
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
how
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From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
fasten with a lock
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
go across or through
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
having a supporting base
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
There's
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From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
at the time that
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
which person or people
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There’s a divinity doth shape our ends, Rough hew them how we will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When they together reached the lodge, or gate, as it is called, of the Queen’s Prison, Hal and Flora gazed with surprise on the motley group waiting for the door to be unlocked, that they might enter to see those confined within.
a late time of life
From this reading A sallow faced, black-haired turnkey, who seemed all eyes, was what is called “on the lock,” and he “took stock” of every individual about to pass into the prison with a sharp scrutiny, and with a rapidity which told that this had been for years his daily practice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young and old, rich and poor, were standing there together, elbow to elbow.
