used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
anew
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
(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 I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
with anger
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
for the reason that
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
cannot
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From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
at any time
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
How
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From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
immediately past
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
a room where books are kept
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
occurring by chance
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
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 Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
others
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From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
by chance
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
pillion-saddle
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From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
Popishadjective
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
randomadjectiveUS /ˈrændəm/
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
express in words
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
express in speech
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
spicedverbUS /spaɪst/
past form of “spice” — make more interesting or flavorful
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
up to a particular time
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I spent it, I know, in my library, pacing up and down and thinking over and over again of all that had happened since last the sun rose.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I remember angrily putting away the divinity books which lay on my table, and taking down others at random.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Many times I tried to think what lucky chance it was that brought Harry to the inn; but I could not guess, nor did I ever know, till the Sergeant told me he came there by hazard, on his way from the Popish gentleman's house, for a cup of spiced wine, because they were wet, and seeing in the stable my horse and his wife's pillion-saddle, had guessed the bitter truth, which the hostess speedily confirmed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How the next day passed with me I cannot say.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But they would not speak to me as they used, or perhaps I could not hear them for the din of self-reproach in my head.
