used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
devisesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪz/
plural of “devise” — a will disposing of real property
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, she surrendered the first kisses to her mother-in-law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
freebooters
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From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, she surrendered the first kisses to her mother-in-law.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
Hommonai
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From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
how
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From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Nevertheless, she surrendered the first kisses to her mother-in-law.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
Michal's
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From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading Nevertheless, she surrendered the first kisses to her mother-in-law.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, she surrendered the first kisses to her mother-in-law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
with speed
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
cut with a saw
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
not in physical motion
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Nevertheless, she surrendered the first kisses to her mother-in-law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three days later, Count Hommonai brought back his forces, after successfully driving the Turkish freebooters into the neighboring county; it was for the neighboring county to drive them on still further.
(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 "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
at the time that
From this reading Valentine came riding safe and sound into his own courtyard, and great was Michal's joy when she saw him return in such a merry mood.
Wherein
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From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Wherein is shown how great a force the will of a woman is, and how quickly it can alter the order of things which man devises.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, have you cut down many Turks?" inquired Dame Sarah.
