used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
anew
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
(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 It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
in a state of sleep
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
completely unclothed
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
bellynounUS /ˈbeli/
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
lacking funds
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
cadgernoun
someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free)
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
cloaths
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From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
creels
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From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
at any time
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
handfull
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From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
staying power
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
nettlesnounUS /ˈnetəlz/
plural of “nettle” — any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
determined
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
revenged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
smocknounUS /smɑːk/
a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
having a supporting base
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
stinged
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From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
thighsnounUS /θaɪz/
plural of “thigh” — the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
male cat
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But a poor cadger had the misfortune to be coming on the road at the time, and his horse taking fright at this unusual sight, threw off the creels which broke the poor man’s eggs all to smash.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But she being fatigued with her night’s diversion, and for want of rest fell fast asleep with her hand extended in the tub, and standing on her feet with her belly leaning on the tub, Tom perceiving this, slips her petticoats and smock over her head, letting the sun shine on her bare back side, which faced the highway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
at the time that
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
in or at the place that
From this reading It happened in a few days after that she was invited to a wedding where the dancing and diversion induced her to stay all night; and on coming home in the morning, her mistress set her to wash some cloaths.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Several people passing by while she continued in this posture, some of them were diverted, and others ashamed at the sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was a young woman servant to Tom’s father, which Tom had offended by some of his tricks, and she to be up with him again; one night spread a handfull of short nettles in his bed, between his sheets; which stinged his legs and thighs so much, that he was obliged to quit his bed, for some part of the night; for which he resolved to be revenged when ever a proper opportunity offered.
