used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
anew
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
back-stairs
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From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
divisible by two
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
at any time
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
the act of departing
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
Grandmamma
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From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
JAEL
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From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
accept an excuse for
From this reading HEADS OFF!--JAEL AND MASTER JOHN--FAREWELL--A FRIEND IN NEED--A FREE PARDON.
by chance
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
the act of punishing
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
Rushlightnoun
a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
SunflowersnounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊərz/
plural of “sunflower” — any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading I hoped it might have been lessons, or even, perhaps, not having the Rushlight again, but I did not think Grandmamma would think of hurting the Sunflowers.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
up to a particular time
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
precisely as stated
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
watchman's
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From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She waited till I was well enough to go out, and I really began to think she was going to be kind enough to forgive me, with a free forgiveness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst of it was, I caught such a very bad cold, I gave more trouble than ever; besides Grandmamma having rheumatism in her back with the draught up the back-stairs, and nothing on but her night things and the watchman's rattle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I knew I deserved to be punished, but I did not think my punishment would have been such a terrible one.
