used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
Audrey's
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From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The news might have been better, and it might have been worse.
(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 The news might have been better, and it might have been worse.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
set up or found
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The news might have been better, and it might have been worse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
Humph
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From this reading "Humph!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
isn't
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From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
JewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
held up in the air
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
MagpienounUS /ˈmæɡpaɪ/
long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The news might have been better, and it might have been worse.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
Sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Story of a Christmas Sixpence," "Audrey's Jewels," etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
at the time that
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
Willoughby
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From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading "SO the old witch is dead, and Dame Willoughby may hope to raise a whole brood of chickens, and Farmer Sawyer need not fear his cheese will be spoiled;" and the speaker lifted his broad-brimmed tattered hat, and wiped the perspiration from his brow, looking expectantly at the landlord of The Magpie as he did so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The news might have been better, and it might have been worse.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "That news is worth a horn of ale, isn't it, Master Tyler?" he asked, when he found it met with little response.
