used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
Adam'snounUS /ˈædəmz/
possessive form of “adam” — (Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
(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 To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
brutallyadverbUS /ˈbruːtəli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
categorynounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
GARDE
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From this reading GARDE OBTAINS THE JAIL KEYS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
Halberdnoun
a pike fitted with an ax head
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
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 GARDE OBTAINS THE JAIL KEYS.
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 GARDE OBTAINS THE JAIL KEYS.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
Narragansett
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From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
not any; not one
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
OBTAINSverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading GARDE OBTAINS THE JAIL KEYS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
Randolph
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From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
RustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
Identical; not different.
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The body of the little Narragansett, brutally snatched from Adam’s arms, had likewise been brought into Boston.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
not in physical motion
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GARDE OBTAINS THE JAIL KEYS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
UNBEKNOWNadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn/
(usually used with “to”) occurring or existing without the knowledge of
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To all of this, and to nearly all of their questions, Rust had made no reply whatsoever.
in or at the place that
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Randolph had lost no time in having Rust examined and declared a prisoner of the state, charged with a whole category of crimes against the peace and dignity of the King.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading UNBEKNOWN to his retinue, Adam was accommodated in the same jail where Pike and Halberd had been landed while the evening was still comparatively young.
