experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HUNTING AND HARRYING DISPLAYED.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
bishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FOUR.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
DISPLAYEDverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading THE HUNTING AND HARRYING DISPLAYED.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
take in liquids
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
set up or found
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading CHAPTER FOUR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
HARRYING
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From this reading THE HUNTING AND HARRYING DISPLAYED.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading THE HUNTING AND HARRYING DISPLAYED.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
Mitchells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
not any; not one
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
Ramblin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
in a serious manner
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading Knowing the Mitchells intimately, he had no fear that their opposition would invite severity.
SupremacynounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
carry out
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNTING AND HARRYING DISPLAYED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Being ignorant, as we have said, of the cruel murder of old Mitchell, Ramblin' Peter's report had not seriously alarmed Black.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He concluded that the worst the troopers would do would be to rob the poor old couple of what money they found in their possession, oblige them to take the Oath of Supremacy, drink the health of King and bishops, and otherwise insult and plunder them.
