adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
CELLARnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
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 At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But this is a romance of the present day, the age of nerves and high velocity.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
DOWNadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
faintingverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
feastnounUS /fiːst/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
GOESnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But this is a romance of the present day, the age of nerves and high velocity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
InnnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this is a romance of the present day, the age of nerves and high velocity.
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
Mackwayte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
MALPLAQUET
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
medievaladjectiveUS /mɪˈdiːvəl/
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
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 At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading But this is a romance of the present day, the age of nerves and high velocity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But this is a romance of the present day, the age of nerves and high velocity.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this is a romance of the present day, the age of nerves and high velocity.
throttledverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəld/
past form of “throttle” — place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading But this is a romance of the present day, the age of nerves and high velocity.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Barbara Mackwayte, strong and plucky as she was, after being half throttled and violently thrown into the cellar of the Dyke Inn, suddenly gave way under the strain and conveniently evaded facing the difficulties of her position by fainting clear away.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading MALPLAQUET GOES DOWN TO THE CELLAR In the age of chivalry woman must have been built of sterner stuff than the girl of to-day.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading At least, we read in medieval romance of fair ladies who, after being knocked down by a masterful suitor and carried off across his saddle bow thirty or forty miles, are yet able to appear, cold but radiantly beautiful, at the midnight wedding and the subsequent marriage feast.
