used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
a-flutter
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From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
(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 Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF BIRDALONE AND THE SENDING BOAT.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
BIRDALONE
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From this reading OF BIRDALONE AND THE SENDING BOAT.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading OF BIRDALONE AND THE SENDING BOAT.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
nowiseadverb
in no manner
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF BIRDALONE AND THE SENDING BOAT.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
overmuchnoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
quakingverbUS /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “quake” — shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
cut with a saw
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading OF BIRDALONE AND THE SENDING BOAT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF BIRDALONE AND THE SENDING BOAT.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
valiancynoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
wishfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪʃfəl/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
witch-wife
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From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
Withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Withal, despite her valiancy, as may well be thought, she was all a-flutter with hopes and fears, and must needs refrain her body from overmuch quaking and restlessness if she might.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Birdalone woke up in the morning, and arose and clad herself, and she saw not the witch-wife in the chamber, though her bed looked as if it had been slept in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Birdalone accounted little thereof, whereas the dame would oft go on one errand or another much betimes in the morning.
wranglenounUS /ˈræŋɡəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet was she somewhat glad, for she was nowise wishful for a wrangle with her.
