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From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
for the reason that
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
BilbynounUS /ˈbɪlbi/
bandicoot with leathery ears like a rabbit
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plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
definite but not specified or identified
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relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
citedverbUS /ˈsaɪtəd/
past form of “cite” — make reference to
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
Danaë
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From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
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 The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
DollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
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etc
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From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
divisible by two
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
morally objectionable behavior
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ExamplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
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something many people believe that is false
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
the quality of being humane
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
LedanounUS /ˈliːdə/
(Greek mythology) a queen of Sparta who was raped by Zeus who had taken the form of a swan; Helen of Troy was conceived in the rape of Leda
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
Meslie
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From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
subject to death
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
Northumberlandnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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something you have to do
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
many times at short intervals
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
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prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
Ry
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From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For in Northumberland, Meslie Ry was burned in 1616 because she had taken a fiend to love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Cases of Ry, Goose, Leda, Danaë, etc., cited._ It has long been known that, on occasions, devils in the shape of humanity or in their own shapes (that is, with horns, hoofs, and tails) may fancy mortal women.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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women's
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From this reading By dark arts, sly promises of power, flattery, etc., they may prevail even upon Christian women, always to the destruction of these women’s souls and often to that of their bodies.
a late time of life
From this reading A few years later, Christie Goose, a single woman upwards of forty years, suddenly flew lunatic—and that upon the Lord’s Day.
