used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
(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 Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
Ananiasnoun
a habitual liar (after a New Testament character who was struck dead for lying)
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The opinion of the company as to the exposure and the marriage was divided.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
Barabbas
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From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
BUBBLEverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
BullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The opinion of the company as to the exposure and the marriage was divided.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
dangledverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəld/
past form of “dangle” — hang freely
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
Decoy-Duck
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From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The opinion of the company as to the exposure and the marriage was divided.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
one or the other of two
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading The opinion of the company as to the exposure and the marriage was divided.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear that this opinion was that of the majority.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
Fylingdale's
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From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
immediately past
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I fear that this opinion was that of the majority.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The opinion of the company as to the exposure and the marriage was divided.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
MusesnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/
plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The opinion of the company as to the exposure and the marriage was divided.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
PuritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
express the need or desire for
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
ROCKETnounUS /ˈrɑːkət/
any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
term of address for a man
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The opinion of the company as to the exposure and the marriage was divided.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BUBBLE AND THE SKY ROCKET This was Molly's last appearance at the assembly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
which person or people
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For some thought that Molly was nothing better than a woman who did not know her own mind; that she was first dazzled and carried off her head by the brilliant offer that was dangled before her; that, on Lord Fylingdale's request she consented to the private marriage; that she became afterwards afraid of the greatness for which she was not fitted either by birth or education, and thought to escape by hard lying and a strenuous denial of the fact.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Next day we heard that our distinguished visitors, the Prince of Purity--or the Prince of Darkness, which you please--the Lady of the Green Cloth, Sir Harry Decoy-Duck, and Colonel Bully Barabbas, with the Reverend Ananias and the ingenious Sam, first favourite of the Muses, had all gone away--whether they went away together or separately I never heard.
