filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
(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 Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "And the captain away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
terminate
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "And the captain away.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It is enough to be the death of madam and the little ones."
don't
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From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
DownhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
a quad with a square body
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough to be the death of madam and the little ones."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
Greenhow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's just what I thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is enough to be the death of madam and the little ones."
and nothing more
From this reading "That's just what I thought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is enough to be the death of madam and the little ones."
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
a woman of refinement
From this reading It is enough to be the death of madam and the little ones."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
the force of workers available
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is enough to be the death of madam and the little ones."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
ricksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's just what I thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "That's just what I thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "They mean to come on Greenhow, ask for money and arms, break up the machine, and burn the ricks if they don't get what they want.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Father said they might be sure of the Downhill men, and most of 'em here, for they all hate that there machine that is to starve poor folk in winter time; and those that were not of that way would be afraid to hold back, or they would show them the reason why."
