adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
bramblesnounUS /ˈbræmbəlz/
plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
browsingnounUS /ˈbraʊzɪŋ/
reading superficially or at random
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
cattlenounUS /ˈkætəl/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
FarmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
fernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
fro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
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 In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
LEADSnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
Melldrum's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
sereadjectiveUS /sɪr/
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
Simonsbath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
Snowe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
tattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading In patches underneath the crags, a few wild goats were browsing; then they tossed their horns, and fled, and leaped on ledges, and stared at me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
wellnigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun was low on the edge of the hills by the time I entered the valley, for I could not leave home till the cattle were tended, and the distance was seven miles or more.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
WITCHCRAFTnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
WITCHERYnoun
the art of sorcery
From this reading WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT Although wellnigh the end of March, the wind blew wild and piercing, as I went on foot that afternoon to Mother Melldrum's dwelling.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shadows of rocks fell far and deep, and the brown dead fern was fluttering, and brambles with their sere leaves hanging, swayed their tatters to and fro, with a red look on them.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was safer not to take a horse, lest (if anything vexed her) she should put a spell upon him; as had been done to Farmer Snowe's stable by the wise woman of Simonsbath.
