used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
accuser's
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From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
armorialadjective
of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
axisnounUS /ˈæksəs/
a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
AYRSHIREnounUS /ˈeɪərʃaɪər/
hardy breed of dairy cattle from Ayr, Scotland
From this reading THE AYRSHIRE TRAGEDY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
CLOCKCASE
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From this reading THE OLD CLOCKCASE.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
gotten under control
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
an old word for “before”
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
How
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From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
mossyadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːsi/
overgrown with moss
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
moulded
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From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD CLOCKCASE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
saltirenoun
a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small doorway was heavily moulded, and ornamented above by a mossy coat armorial, the saltire and four roses.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD CLOCKCASE.
propel through the air
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the meanwhile The King doth ill to throw his royal sceptre In the accuser's scale, ere he can know How justice shall incline it.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE AYRSHIRE TRAGEDY.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
TurnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The entrance to the mansion was by the narrow tower already described, and which contained what is called in Scotland the Turnpike, a spiral stair, turning sharply round on its axis.
