used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
arrestingadjectiveUS /ərˈestɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
make certain of
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
Chattox
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From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
set up or found
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
hagnounUS /hæɡ/
an ugly evil-looking old woman
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
Holden
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From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
liberatingverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “liberate” — give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
a woman of refinement
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
the force of workers available
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
Metcalfe
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From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But nearly an hour elapsed before he appeared.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
Nowell
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From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
NutternounUS /ˈnʌtər/
a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
Potts
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From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
term of address for a man
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mistress Nutter and Mother Chattox were still at the hut, impatiently awaiting the return of Fancy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has detained thee so long?" demanded the hag, sharply, as he stood before them.
which person or people
From this reading On arriving at Rough Lee, I found the place invested by Sir Thomas Metcalfe and a host of armed men, who had been sent thither by Parson Holden, for the joint purpose of arresting you, madam," addressing Mistress Nutter, "and liberating Nowell and Potts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You shall hear, mistress," replied Fancy: "I have had a busy time of it, I assure you, and thought I should never accomplish my errand.
