used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
anew
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
take in liquids
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
take in solid food
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
a person who operates a farm
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
immediately past
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
mustn't
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From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
new-comer
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From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
on the contrary
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
only a very short time before
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
carry out
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
Tankardew
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From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "A thousand thanks, kind friends," replied the other; "but I feel sure that I am intruding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
to-night
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From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Tankardew had not spoken since the stranger's entrance; he was sitting rather in shadow and the new-comer had scarcely noticed him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
we'll
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From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
accept gladly
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I'm sure I should be the very last to wish any one to expose himself again to such a night on our account."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
you're
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From this reading "Nay," said the farmer, "you mustn't be off again to-night: we'll manage to take you in: we'll find you a bed, and you're welcome to such as we have to eat and drink: it is plain, but it is wholesome."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading These ladies--" "We are driven in here like yourself by the storm," said Mrs Franklin.
