Ah
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From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
(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 On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
Brush's
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From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
Crean
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From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
a boy or man
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
a narrow way or road
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
Martha
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From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
the force of workers available
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
not any; not one
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
PuddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
RedcoatsnounUS /ˈredkoʊts/
plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
sireverbUS /ˈsaɪər/
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
sixteenthadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːnθ/
coming next after the fifteenth in position
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
Snell
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From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the sixteenth of the month both Redcoats carried all their equipment from the house and did not return.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Nor did Snell give any further trouble; no doubt the fellow feared the strong arm of Hawkins.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading DON MEETS GENERAL WASHINGTON Crean Brush’s men did not return to the house in Pudding Lane; they had more than enough to do in the excitement of the withdrawal.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Ah, yes, let us hope for them,” replied Aunt Martha.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All that Hawkins said as he left the room was “Better days, young sire; better days, my good woman.”
