highly skilled
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
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 THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
Mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
and nothing more
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
not any; not one
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
a person who is being chased
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
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 "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading As we dashed through beneath the arch the keeper called out:-- "Is it true that Richmond hath landed?"
twas
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From this reading Mayhap 'twas fortunate that the King had many messengers passing in and out of the city that night, or our exit had not been so easily accomplished.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading I merely called out in commanding tone:--"On the King's most urgent business," and the great gates swung back upon their mighty hinges as though there had been magic in my speech.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ay, ay, 'tis true indeed," I cried over my shoulder in reply, and on we went as though the fiends pursued us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOUSE WITH THE FLAG We had no difficulty in passing through the city's gates.
