affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
alehousenounUS /ˈeɪlhaʊs/
a tavern where ale is sold
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ‘Yes,’ said Mrs. Hackit, too much overcome to utter any exclamations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
Barton's
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From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr. Hackit followed her out and said, ‘Thee’dst better have the pony-chaise, and go directly.’
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘Rachel, come an’ help me on wi’ my things.’
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
without deviation
From this reading Mr. Hackit followed her out and said, ‘Thee’dst better have the pony-chaise, and go directly.’
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading ‘Yes,’ said Mrs. Hackit, too much overcome to utter any exclamations.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mr. Hackit followed her out and said, ‘Thee’dst better have the pony-chaise, and go directly.’
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Hackit followed her out and said, ‘Thee’dst better have the pony-chaise, and go directly.’
Hackit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ‘Rachel, come an’ help me on wi’ my things.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hackit followed her out and said, ‘Thee’dst better have the pony-chaise, and go directly.’
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Rachel, come an’ help me on wi’ my things.’
a form of address for a man
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘Yes,’ said Mrs. Hackit, too much overcome to utter any exclamations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘Rachel, come an’ help me on wi’ my things.’
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘Rachel, come an’ help me on wi’ my things.’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
win a victory over
From this reading ‘Yes,’ said Mrs. Hackit, too much overcome to utter any exclamations.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
pony-chaise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hackit followed her out and said, ‘Thee’dst better have the pony-chaise, and go directly.’
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
Thee'dst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Hackit followed her out and said, ‘Thee’dst better have the pony-chaise, and go directly.’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ‘Rachel, come an’ help me on wi’ my things.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘Yes,’ said Mrs. Hackit, too much overcome to utter any exclamations.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading ‘Yes,’ said Mrs. Hackit, too much overcome to utter any exclamations.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
at the time that
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Hackit turned pale, and hurried out to question the shepherd, who, she found, had heard the sad news at an alehouse in the village.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading ‘Rachel, come an’ help me on wi’ my things.’
wussnounUS /wʌs/
a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
an affirmative
From this reading ‘Yes,’ said Mrs. Hackit, too much overcome to utter any exclamations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The following Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Hackit were seated comfortably by their bright hearth, enjoying the long afternoon afforded by an early dinner, Rachel, the housemaid, came in and said,--‘If you please ’m, the shepherd says, have you heard as Mrs. Barton’s wuss, and not expected to live?’
