used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Must not a prison have rules?
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Tis late," said he, "and besides, 'tis contrary to the rules.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
Connynge
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From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading "Tis late," said he, "and besides, 'tis contrary to the rules.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
having made preparations
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
the organ of sight
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Must not a prison have rules?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
located inward
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Tis late," said he, "and besides, 'tis contrary to the rules.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
Law'snounUS /lɔːz/
possessive form of “law” — the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
hear with intention
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tell me that!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Must not a prison have rules?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Must not a prison have rules?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Must not a prison have rules?
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Tis late," said he, "and besides, 'tis contrary to the rules.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tis late," said he, "and besides, 'tis contrary to the rules.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
slothfuladjective
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
express in words
From this reading Tell me that!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "Tis late," said he, "and besides, 'tis contrary to the rules.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have come to arrange for certain matters regarding Mr. Law's defense," said Mary Connynge, as she threw back her cloak and bent upon the turnkey the full glance of her dark eye.
at the time that
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading PRISONERS The turnkey at the inner door was slothful, sleepy and ill disposed to listen when he heard that certain callers would be admitted to the prisoner John Law.
