AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
Argia
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From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
ConductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
ConfideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
ev'ry
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From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
execrableadjectiveUS /ˌeɡˈzekrəbəl/
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
fav'rite
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From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
fawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
here's
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From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
How
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From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
Howe'er
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From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
I'll
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From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
jadenounUS /dʒeɪd/
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
petticoatnounUS /ˈpetikoʊt/
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
poinard
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From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
PullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
SAIDadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
WatchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TO seek fair Argia instantly he went; She, by her dog, was warned of his intent.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading WITH force a poinard in her bosom thrust; Watch well th' occasion:--die, I say, she must, The deed performed, escape; here's for you aid; The money take:--pursuit you can evade; As I request, proceed; then trust to me:-- You naught shall want wherever you may be.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading How these can warn? if asked, I shall reply, They grumble, bark, complain, or fawn, or sigh; Pull petticoat or gown, and snarl at all, Who happen in their way just then to fall; But few so dull as not to comprehend; Howe'er, this fav'rite whispered to his friend, The dangers that awaited her around; But go, said he, protection you have found; Confide in me:--I'll ev'ry ill prevent, For which the rascal hither has been sent.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As on they moved, a wood was in the way, Where robbers often waited for their prey; The villain whom the husband had employed, Sent forward those whose company annoyed, And would prevent his execrable plan; The last of horrid crimes.--disgrace to man!
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SAID he, remember, when upon the road, Conducting Argia from her lone abode, You must contrive her men to get away, And with her none but you presume to stay.-- A jade! she horns has planted on my brow: Her death shall be the consequence I vow.
