used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A DEVIL OF A WOMAN."
(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 "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "A DEVIL OF A WOMAN."
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
Hal
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From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
Hazlehurst
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From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
the act of retaining something
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
huddlingverbUS /ˈhʌdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “huddle” — crowd or draw together
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
lantern-bearer
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From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
engage in
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
Marryott's
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From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
the force of workers available
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
be obedient to
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A DEVIL OF A WOMAN."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
Shrewnoun
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
TamingverbUS /ˈteɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading These followers tried to push forward; the horses crowded one another, and there ensued much huddling and confusion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hal struck this hand down with one of his pistols, which were not prepared for firing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "From all such devils, good Lord, deliver us!"--_The Taming of the Shrew._ "And now, my men, upon him!" cried Mistress Hazlehurst, backing to make room in which her followers might obey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the lantern-bearer, holding his light and his bridle in one hand, caught Mr. Marryott's bridle with the other.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "A DEVIL OF A WOMAN."
