used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVE PHILTRE.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
well in the past; former
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
imperiousnessnoun
the trait of being imperious and overbearing
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
immediately past
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A LOVE PHILTRE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
Molines
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From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
Myles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, I am over busy."
obeisancenounUS /oʊˈbeɪsəns/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
on one occasion
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, I am over busy."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
PHILTREnoun
a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it
From this reading A LOVE PHILTRE.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
pniese
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
Priscilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
the season of growth
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
trenchers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
at the time that
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The last pniese had made his uncouth obeisance and departed, and busy hands were removing all signs of the late commotion in haste that the setting sun should find the village ready for its Sunday rest and peace, when Myles Standish suddenly presented himself before Priscilla Molines as she came up from the spring with a pile of wooden trenchers in her hands.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mistress Molines a word with you," began he with an unconscious imperiousness that at once aroused the girl's rebellious spirit.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Nay, Captain, I am not of your train band, and your business must await my pleasure and convenience.
