adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
acclamations
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From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
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 The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
awaked
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From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
BednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
dismounted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
EvidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
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 When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
hallooing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
Highwaymannoun
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
NightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
pitchforksnounUS /ˈpɪtʃfɔːrks/
plural of “pitchfork” — a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
RifleverbUS /ˈraɪfəl/
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
SchoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
StrapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
TreatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading They were carrying him in triumph, amidst the acclamations of the country people, to a justice of peace in a neighbouring village, but stopped at our inn to join their companions and take refreshment.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
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 The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The Highwayman is taken—we are detained as Evidence against him—proceed to the next village—he escapes—we arrive at another inn, where we go to Bed—in the Night we are awaked by a dreadful Adventure—next night we lodge at the house of a Schoolmaster—our Treatment there Strap and I were about to depart on our journey, when we perceived a crowd on the road coming towards us, shouting and hallooing all the way.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it approached, we could discern a man on horseback in the middle, with his hands tied behind him, whom we soon knew to be Rifle.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The highwayman, not being so well mounted as the two servants who went in pursuit of him, was soon overtaken, and, after having discharged his pistols, made prisoner without any further opposition.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When Rifle was dismounted and placed in the yard, within a circle of peasants, armed with pitchforks, I was amazed to see what a pitiful dejected fellow he now appeared, who had but a few hours before filled me with such terror and confusion.
