used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Is the house never to be at rest?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
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 “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Is the house never to be at rest?
How
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From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is the house never to be at rest?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
engage in
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
the force of workers available
From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
a particular point in time
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Is the house never to be at rest?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Is the house never to be at rest?
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
ruffians
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From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
scaldingverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
sirsnounUS /sɜːrrz/
plural of “sir” — term of address for a man
From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
carry out
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
in the direction of
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But before they could fully make up their minds, the landlord and his fellows hurried up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
What's
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From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “What’s to do now?” demanded the worthy host, bewildered at this fresh outbreak.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading IN WHICH BEN RECEIVES A LETTER AND RIDES TOWARDS YORK For a moment it seemed as though the group of ruffians might take heart and fly at Molly Hayes, despite the scalding reception it was in her power to give them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How, sirs,” to the men, “with your swords out--and at a woman.
