used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
BeaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
copperyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpəri/
of something having the color of copper
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
court-yards
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From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
a man of refinement
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
how
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From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
located inward
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
jailernounUS /ˈdʒeɪlər/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
in the recent past
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
having a point
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
spikedadjectiveUS /spaɪkt/
having a long sharp point
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
precisely as stated
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
nonexistent
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
in or at the place that
From this reading The jailer pointed out the very spot where this act had been done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading WHITHER A few hours later a coppery sun slowly dispersed the morning mists above the Thames.
which person or people
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading The same sun warmed the court-yards of the London jail, which lately had confined John Law, convicted of the murder of Beau Wilson, gentleman.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was discovered that the said John Law had, in some superhuman fashion, climbed the spiked walls of the inner yard.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not so plain how he had passed the outer gates of the prison, yet those were not wanting who said that he had overpowered the turnkey at the gate, taken from him his keys, and so forced his way out into London city.
