the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The bailiff's wife answered his knock.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading In the next village he applied for work at the bailiff's house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the next village he applied for work at the bailiff's house.
bailiff's
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From this reading In the next village he applied for work at the bailiff's house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the next village he applied for work at the bailiff's house.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bailiff's wife answered his knock.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The bailiff's wife answered his knock.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In the next village he applied for work at the bailiff's house.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
slammedverbUS /slæmd/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
make steady
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
express in words
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then stepping inside the house he slammed the door in Peter's face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "The master is playing cards with two of his friends," she said.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the next village he applied for work at the bailiff's house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The bailiff's wife answered his knock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter tried to tell the farmer that he was industrious and steady but with an oath the farmer told him to go to the Devil.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the next village he applied for work at the bailiff's house.
