used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon this same messenger paused at the gate of the house of Knollys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That afternoon this same messenger paused at the gate of the house of Knollys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
cause to be bored
From this reading He bore the livery of Montague.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bore the livery of Montague.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, too, he was admitted promptly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That afternoon this same messenger paused at the gate of the house of Knollys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
Knollys
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From this reading That afternoon this same messenger paused at the gate of the house of Knollys.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading He bore the livery of Montague.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
Montague
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From this reading He bore the livery of Montague.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He bore the livery of Montague.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading That afternoon this same messenger paused at the gate of the house of Knollys.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Here, too, he was admitted promptly.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That afternoon this same messenger paused at the gate of the house of Knollys.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That afternoon this same messenger paused at the gate of the house of Knollys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here, too, he was admitted promptly.
TurnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Turnkey after turnkey admitted him, until finally he stood before the cell of John Law and delivered into his hand, as he had been commanded, the message that he bore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ESCAPE On a certain morning a messenger rode in hot haste up to the prison gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, too, he was admitted promptly.
