AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHAPTER OF FOOLS.
afeardadjective
a pronunciation of afraid
From this reading Not as one of us is afeard as I knows on.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It is a parlous business.
CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A CHAPTER OF FOOLS.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
CrownnounUS /kraʊn/
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
FOOLSnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading A CHAPTER OF FOOLS.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
hatch-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
HopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
huskilyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not as one of us is afeard as I knows on.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a parlous business.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Not as one of us is afeard as I knows on.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
MitrenounUS /ˈmɪtri/
joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not as one of us is afeard as I knows on.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHAPTER OF FOOLS.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
parlousadjective
fraught with danger
From this reading It is a parlous business.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
rustics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
swungverbUS /swʌŋ/
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
unhurtadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrt/
not injured or harmed
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not as one of us is afeard as I knows on.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The same afternoon, as it happened, a little company of rustics, who had just issued from the low hatch-door of the village inn, stood for a moment under the sign of the Crown and Mitre, which swung huskily creaking from the bough of an ancient thorn tree, then passed on to the road, and took their way together.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Hope you then,' said one of them, as continuing their previous conversation, 'that we shall escape unhurt?
